The Closed Circuit (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, The Closed Circuit is a drama and crime film directed by Ryszard Bugajski, running about 100 minutes. “Tommorow they can come for you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is set in the Tricity in 2003, ten years after the end of communism in Poland. The plot, apparently based on the real-life experiences of Kraków businessmen Lech Jerzorny and Paweł Rey, is about three young, talented businessmen who open a high-tech factory. This comes to the attention of the local state ‘mafia’, the local Prosecutor, played by Janusz Gajos, and tax office boss, played by Kasimierz Kaczor, who are both jealous and would like to make money for themselves. We are in Poland, so success must be punished.
Who’s in it. The Closed Circuit stars Janusz Gajos as prokurator Andrzej Kostrzewa, Kazimierz Kaczor as Miroslaw Kaminski, Wojciech Zoladkowicz as Kamil Slodowski and Robert Olech as Piotr Maj / Ryszard Maj, ojciec Piotra w roku 1968, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Closed Circuit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Closed Circuit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Closed Circuit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Closed Circuit (2013)?
- In US, The Closed Circuit is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Closed Circuit worth watching?
- The Closed Circuit holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Closed Circuit?
- The Closed Circuit stars Janusz Gajos, Kazimierz Kaczor, Wojciech Zoladkowicz, Robert Olech and Przemysław Sadowski.
- When was The Closed Circuit released?
- The Closed Circuit was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.