The Long Day Closes
1992, English. Directed by Terence Davies.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Long Day Closes
The Long Day Closes is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 22 May 1992
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Terence Davies
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The Long Day Closes: quick answers
Is The Long Day Closes worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Long Day Closes?
The Long Day Closes runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Long Day Closes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Long Day Closes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Long Day Closes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Long Day Closes is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Long Day Closes on?
The Long Day Closes is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Long Day Closes?
If you liked The Long Day Closes, try Mr. Church, A Taste of Honey, Secrets & Lies.
Who directed The Long Day Closes?
The Long Day Closes (1992) was directed by Terence Davies and stars Leigh McCormack, Marjorie Yates, Anthony Watson.