The Closet(2001)
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Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or go in!
The Closet Synopsis
A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
The Closet (2001) is a comedy film directed by Francis Veber, released on January 17, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Thierry Lhermitte and Michèle Laroque. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 533 ratings.
- Director:
- Francis Veber
- Writers:
- Francis Veber
- Producers:
- Patrice Ledoux
- Cinematographer:
- Luciano Tovoli
- Composer:
- Vladimir Cosma
- Production:
- Gaumont, EFVE, Canal+, TF1 Films Production, Miramax
- Budget:
- $95,130,000
- Revenue:
- $50,104,745
- Status:
- Released
The Closet (2001) Trailer
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The Closet Cast & Crew
Main cast
Daniel Auteuil
as François Pignon
Gérard Depardieu
as Félix Santini
Thierry Lhermitte
as Guillaume, the Director of Public Relations
Michèle Laroque
as Miss Bertrand
Michel Aumont
as Belone, le voisin de Pignon
Jean Rochefort
as Kopel, le directeur de l'usine
Alexandra Vandernoot
as Christine
Edgar Givry
as Mathieu
Irina Ninova
as Martine
Marianne Groves
as Suzanne
Michèle Garcia
as Madame Santini
Luq Hamet
as Moreau
Key crew
Directed by Francis Veber, written by Francis Veber, produced by Patrice Ledoux.
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The Closet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 533 ratings.
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The Closet – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Closet online?
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The Closet (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Closet?
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The main cast of The Closet (2001) includes Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Thierry Lhermitte, Michèle Laroque and Michel Aumont. The film was directed by Francis Veber. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Closet released?
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The Closet was released on January 17, 2001 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Closet worth watching?
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The Closet (2001) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 533 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Closet?
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Yes. The official The Closet trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.