Closer (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.8

Closer poster

Released in 2004, Closer is a drama and romance film directed by Mike Nichols, running about 104 minutes. “If you believe in love at first sight, you never stop looking.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two couples disintegrate when they begin destructive adulterous affairs with each other.

Who’s in it. Closer stars Julia Roberts as Anna Cameron, Jude Law as Dan Woolf, Natalie Portman as Alice Ayres and Clive Owen as Larry Gray, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Closer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $115.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Closer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Closer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Closer (2004)?
In US, Closer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Closer worth watching?
Closer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Closer?
Closer stars Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Clive Owen and Colin Stinton.
When was Closer released?
Closer was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.