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Closeness

6.720171h 58mMovieDrama

1998, Nalchik. A Jewish family is in trouble: the youngest son and his bride do not come home, and in the morning, a ransom note arrives. The ransom is so high that the family is forced not only to sell its small business, but also to seek help from its fellow tribesmen.

DirectorKantemir Balagov
WritersKantemir Balagov·Anton Yarush
ProducersEduard Pichugin·Aleksandr Sokurov

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Kino Film CollectionKino Film CollectionKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kantemir Balagov

DZDarya Zhovner
Darya Zhovner
Ilana 'Ila' Koft
ODOlga Dragunova
Olga Dragunova
Adina Koft
VK
Veniamin Kac
David Koft
NZNazir Zhukov
Nazir Zhukov
Zalim
TS
Timur Shidginov
Tima
ALAnna Levit
Anna Levit
Leya
ESEvgeniy Sannikov
Evgeniy Sannikov
Zhenya
ATArtyom Tsypin
Artyom Tsypin
Avi Koft
VM
Vladimir Mikhelson
Rabbi
ESEgor Shevyakov
Egor Shevyakov
Dancing Guy
OK
Oksana Karpenko
AZAlexander Zolotukhin
Alexander Zolotukhin

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Closeness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Closeness?

Closeness is streaming on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Closeness on Netflix?

No, Closeness is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy.

Is Closeness on Amazon Prime Video?

Closeness isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Closeness for free?

Closeness is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.