Closeness (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2017, Closeness is a drama film directed by Kantemir Balagov, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. 1998, Nalchik. A Jewish family is in trouble: the youngest son and his bride do not come home, and in the morning, a ransom note arrives. The ransom is so high that the family is forced not only to sell its small business, but also to seek help from its fellow tribesmen.
Who’s in it. Closeness stars Darya Zhovner as Ilana 'Ila' Koft, Atrem Cipin as Avi Koft, Olga Dragunova as Adina Koft and Veniamin Kac as David Koft, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Closeness has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Closeness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Closeness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Closeness (2017)?
- In US, Closeness is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Closeness worth watching?
- Closeness holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Closeness?
- Closeness stars Darya Zhovner, Atrem Cipin, Olga Dragunova, Veniamin Kac and Nazir Zhukov.
- When was Closeness released?
- Closeness was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.