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Close-Up

8.019901h 38mMovieCrimeDrama

This fiction-documentary hybrid uses a sensational real-life event—the arrest of a young man on charges that he fraudulently impersonated the well-known filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf—as the basis for a stunning, multilayered investigation…

DirectorAbbas Kiarostami
WriterAbbas Kiarostami
ProducersAli Reza Zarrin·Hassan Aghakarimi

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Abbas Kiarostami

Hossain Sabzian
Hossain Sabzian
Self
Monoochehr Ahankhah
Monoochehr Ahankhah
Self
Mahrokh Ahankhah
Mahrokh Ahankhah
Self
Abolfazl Ahankhah
Abolfazl Ahankhah
Self
Mehrdad Ahankhah
Mehrdad Ahankhah
Self
Nayer Mohseni Zonoozi
Nayer Mohseni Zonoozi
Self
Hossain Farazmand
Hossain Farazmand
Reporter
Ahmad Reza Moayed Mohseni
Ahmad Reza Moayed Mohseni
Family Friend
Hooshang Shamaei
Hooshang Shamaei
Taxi Driver
Mohammad Ali Barrati
Mohammad Ali Barrati
Soldier
Davood Goodarzi
Davood Goodarzi
Sergeant
Haj Ali Reza Ahmadi
Haj Ali Reza Ahmadi
Judge

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Close-Up — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Close-Up?

Close-Up is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Close-Up on Netflix?

No, Close-Up is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Close-Up on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Close-Up isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Close-Up for free?

Close-Up is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.