Close (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2004, Close is a drama film directed by Marcus Lenz, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Jost roams through the streets of Berlin. He opposes the world enraged, aggressively and furiously in a self-destructive way. He continuously provokes situations proving to himself that everybody hates him. He is convinced he does not need anybody and does not let anyone get close to him. Anna is walled in by her fear and unable to leave her apartment. She manages to keep this situation from all the others in a system of lies. Her reserves draw to a close. She heads for a catastrophe. One day, Jost shows up at her door.
Who’s in it. Close stars Christoph Bach as Jost, Jule Böwe as Anna, Julia Richter as Susanne and Julia Jäger as Maike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Close has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close page.
If you liked it. Fans of Close tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Close (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Close change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Close worth watching?
- Close holds an audience score of 4.5 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?
- Close stars Christoph Bach, Jule Böwe, Julia Richter, Julia Jäger and Joachim Paul Assböck.
- When was Close released?
- Close was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.