Close (2022)
Kernel Score: 88% · 963 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama
Released: 2022-11-01
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch Close
- Stream: JustWatch TV Plus
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Two 13-year-old boys spend an idyllic summer together, but their connection is put to the test when they become the subject of speculation at school.
Close parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Close is a PG-13 drama about two 13-year-old boys whose intense friendship draws bullying speculation, leading to tragedy and grief.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a suicide and its aftermath, along with bullying among schoolboys.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Eden Dambrine as Léo
- Gustav De Waele as Rémi
- Émilie Dequenne as Sophie
- Léa Drucker as Nathalie
- Igor van Dessel as Charlie
- Kevin Janssens as Peter
- Marc Weiss as Yves
- Léon Bataille as Baptiste
- Serine Ayari as Céline
- Robin Keyaert as Thomas
Close FAQ
Is Close good?
Close has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Close?
In the US you can stream Close on JustWatch TV Plus, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Close OK for kids?
Close is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Close is a PG-13 drama about two 13-year-old boys whose intense friendship draws bullying speculation, leading to tragedy and grief.
What movies are like Close?
If you liked Close, try Giant Little Ones, Prayers for Bobby, I Killed My Mother and Mr. Church.