Closing Time (1996) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1996 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1996, Closing Time is a notable film directed by Masahiro Kobayashi, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A down-and-out scriptwriter spends his days and nights in the bars of Tokyo. When he is thrown out of a joint because it is closing time, there is always a willing lady to spend the rest of the night with. In the street he has countless semi-philosophical discussions with fellow drinkers, male and female, (shot in black-and-white, as prologue to the different chapters) but in the end it often comes down to one thing: the bottle of whisky that has to be finished. An encounter with a homeless young man with AIDS marks a turning point in the life of the writer.
Who’s in it. Closing Time stars Sanshō Shinsui as Man, Takeo Nakahara as Master, Kazuki Kitamura as Kubo and Mari Natsuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Closing Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Closing Time page.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Closing Time (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Closing Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Closing Time worth watching?
- Closing Time holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Closing Time?
- Closing Time stars Sanshō Shinsui, Takeo Nakahara, Kazuki Kitamura, Mari Natsuki and Ako Jissôji.
- When was Closing Time released?
- Closing Time was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.