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The Long Day Closes

PG19921h 25mTerence Davies
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 85

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"A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s."

Bud is a lonely and quiet boy whose moments of solace occur when he sits in rapture at the local cinema, watching towering and iconic figures on the movie screen. The movies give Bud the strength to get through another day as he deals with his oppressive school environment and his burgeoning homosexuality.

Drama
NostalgiaLiverpool, EnglandFamily RelationshipsLonelinessLgbtSemi Autobiographical1950sGay ThemeLgbt Child

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What is The Long Day Closes (1992) about?

Bud is a lonely and quiet boy whose moments of solace occur when he sits in rapture at the local cinema, watching towering and iconic figures on the movie screen. The movies give Bud the strength to get through another day as he deals with his oppressive school environment and his burgeoning homosexuality.

Who stars in The Long Day Closes?

The Long Day Closes stars Leigh McCormack (Bud), Marjorie Yates (Mother), Anthony Watson (Kevin), Nicholas Lamont (John), Ayse Owens (Helen). The film was directed by Terence Davies.

How long is The Long Day Closes?

The Long Day Closes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated PG.

Is The Long Day Closes worth watching?

The Long Day Closes holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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