
Extreme Close-Up
1973, English. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
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While doing a story on the intrusion of surreptitious surveillance in peoples' private lives, a television reporter rents some surveillance equipment to get a feel for what it's like to spy.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 16 May 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Crichton
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Extreme Close-Up: quick answers
Is Extreme Close-Up worth watching?
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How long is Extreme Close-Up?
Extreme Close-Up runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Extreme Close-Up have a post-credits scene?
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Extreme Close-Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Extreme Close-Up is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Extreme Close-Up on?
Extreme Close-Up isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 May 1973. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Extreme Close-Up?
If you liked Extreme Close-Up, try Alone With Her, sex, lies, and videotape, Enemy of the State.
Who directed Extreme Close-Up?
Extreme Close-Up (1973) was directed by Jeannot Szwarc and stars Jim McMullan, Katherine Woodville, James A. Watson, Jr.