A Closed Book (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2012, A Closed Book is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Raúl Ruiz, running about 88 minutes. “She has a secret he can’t see” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jane appears to be ideal: attractive, intelligent, unruffled by her employer's abrupt eccentricities. But, gradually, we come aware that Jane has another agenda. Incrementally, Sir Paul's familiar surroundings are altered. His housekeeper is diverted away, strange things happen around the house and he becomes increasingly dependent on his new assistant.
Who’s in it. A Closed Book stars Daryl Hannah as Jane Ryder, Tom Conti as Sir Paul, William Ellis as Interviewee 2 and Matthew Alexander Kaufman as Interviewee 1, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Closed Book has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Closed Book page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Closed Book tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Closed Book (2012)?
- In US, A Closed Book is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Closed Book worth watching?
- A Closed Book holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Closed Book?
- A Closed Book stars Daryl Hannah, Tom Conti, William Ellis, Matthew Alexander Kaufman and Matthew Earley.
- When was A Closed Book released?
- A Closed Book was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.