Extreme Close-Up (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film

Released in 1990, Extreme Close-Up is a drama and tv movie film directed by Peter Horton, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Innovative drama mixing film and video, with a teenager obsessed with watching his late mother, killed in an auto accident, on tapes he recorded of their daily lives. The mother is seen in extreme close-up only on tape.
Who’s in it. Extreme Close-Up stars Craig T. Nelson as Philip Toll, Morgan Weisser as David Toll, Samantha Mathis as Laura and Blair Brown as Margaret Toll, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extreme Close-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Extreme Close-Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Extreme Close-Up (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Extreme Close-Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Extreme Close-Up?
- Extreme Close-Up stars Craig T. Nelson, Morgan Weisser, Samantha Mathis, Blair Brown and Kimber Shoop.
- When was Extreme Close-Up released?
- Extreme Close-Up was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.