The Door
2012, English. Directed by István Szabó.
There are those who sweep and those who pay others to sweep.
Emerenc, an elderly and private woman, is hired to be the housekeeper of a struggling writer, Magda. An event in the writer's life prompts Emerenc to disclose details of her traumatizing past, which will bond the two women forever. Based on the novel by Magda Szabó.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Details
- Released
- 8 March 2012
- Original title
- Az ajtó
- Country
- Germany, Hungary, United Kingdom
- Written by
- István Szabó, Andrea Vészits
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The Door runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Which OTT platform is The Door on?
The Door isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Door?
If you liked The Door, try That Cold Day in the Park, Paterson, A Dog's Purpose.
Who directed The Door?
The Door (2012) was directed by István Szabó and stars Helen Mirren, Martina Gedeck, Károly Eperjes.