The Closet
2001, French. Directed by Francis Veber.
Sometimes to save your skin, you have to come out of the closet... or go in!
A man spreads the rumor of his fake homosexuality with the aid of his neighbor, to prevent his imminent firing at his work.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 544 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Francis VeberDirector
- Daniel AuteuilFrançois Pignon
- Gérard DepardieuFélix Santini
- Thierry LhermitteGuillaume, the Director of Public Relations
- Michèle LaroqueMiss Bertrand
- Michel AumontBelone, le voisin de Pignon
- Jean RochefortKopel, le directeur de l'usine
- Alexandra VandernootChristine
- Edgar GivryMathieu
- Irina NinovaMartine
- Marianne GrovesSuzanne
- Michèle GarciaMadame Santini
- Luq HametMoreau
Details
- Released
- 17 January 2001
- Original title
- Le Placard
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Francis Veber
- Budget
- $95M
- Box office
- $50M
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The Closet: quick answers
Is The Closet worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 544 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Closet?
The Closet runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Closet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Closet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Closet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Closet yet.
Which OTT platform is The Closet on?
The Closet isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 January 2001. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Closet?
If you liked The Closet, try Alter Ego, Easy A, Me, Myself and Mum.
Who directed The Closet?
The Closet (2001) was directed by Francis Veber and stars Daniel Auteuil, Gérard Depardieu, Thierry Lhermitte.