Close to Leo(2002)
Tout contre Léo
When are we old enough to know the truth?
Close to Leo Synopsis
When 21 year-old Leo, the oldest of four brothers, announces to his rural French family that he's HIV positive, his family quickly rallies around him. Leo travels to Paris with his youngst brother Marcel for treatment. When Leo tries to push his brother away to protect him, the love and loyalty of the two brothers is tested.
Close to Leo (2002) is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Christophe Honoré, released on May 18, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Yaniss Lespert, Pierre Mignard, Marie Bunel and Rodolphe Pauly. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Christophe Honoré
- Writers:
- Diastème, Christophe Honoré
- Production:
- M6 Métropole Télévision, Image & Compagnie
- Status:
- Released
Close to Leo (2002) Trailer
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Close to Leo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yaniss Lespert
as Marcel
Pierre Mignard
as Léo
Marie Bunel
as Mother
Rodolphe Pauly
as Tristan
Jérémie Lippmann
as Pierrot
Dominic Gould
as Father
Joana Preiss
as Yvan's Mother
- Louis Gonzales
Louis Gonzales
as Yvan
Julien Honoré
Alex Beaupain
Assaad Bouab
Jean-Pierre Limosin
Key crew
Directed by Christophe Honoré, written by Diastème and Christophe Honoré.
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Close to Leo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 42 ratings.
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Close to Leo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Close to Leo online?
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Close to Leo (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Close to Leo?
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The main cast of Close to Leo (2002) includes Yaniss Lespert, Pierre Mignard, Marie Bunel, Rodolphe Pauly and Jérémie Lippmann. The film was directed by Christophe Honoré. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Close to Leo released?
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Close to Leo was released on May 18, 2002 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Close to Leo worth watching?
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Close to Leo (2002) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Close to Leo?
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Yes. The official Close to Leo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.