Close to Home (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2005, Close to Home is a drama film directed by Vardit Bilu, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Smadar (Smadar Sayar) and Mirit (Naama Schendar), both 18 years old, are assigned to patrol the streets of Jerusalem together as part of their military service. Worlds apart in their personality their initial frosty relationship changes to friendship as they deal with their own emotional issues, the crushes and break-ups in their love lives, as well as the political realities.
Who’s in it. Close to Home stars Smadar Sayar as Smadar, Naama Schendar as Mirit, Katia Zinbris as Mirit's Mother and Ami Weinberg as Mirit's Father.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Close to Home has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close to Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Close to Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Close to Home (2005)?
- In US, Close to Home is available to stream on Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Close to Home worth watching?
- Close to Home holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Close to Home?
- Close to Home stars Smadar Sayar, Naama Schendar, Katia Zinbris and Ami Weinberg.
- When was Close to Home released?
- Close to Home was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.