The Long Day Closes
- Drama
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.
The Long Day Closes is a 1992 British drama following Bud, a solitary boy who finds refuge in cinema while navigating a harsh school environment and his emerging identity. Released in May 1992, this poignant film explores how movies become a vital escape for a vulnerable adolescent struggling with isolation and self-discovery.
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Available in: United Kingdom · GG · Ireland
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated PG
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Leigh McCormackBud
Marjorie YatesMother- Anthony WatsonKevin
- Nicholas LamontJohn
- Ayse OwensHelen
Tina MaloneEdna- Jimmy WildeCurly
- Robin PolleyMr Nicholls
- Peter IvattsMr Bushell
- Joy BlakemanFrances
- Denise ThomasJean
Patricia MorisonAmy- Gavin MawdsleyBilly
- Kirk McLaughlinLabourer/Christ
- Mark HeathBlack Man
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The Long Day Closes — frequently asked
When was The Long Day Closes released?
The film was released on May 22, 1992.
What is The Long Day Closes about?
The film follows Bud, a quiet and lonely boy who finds solace and strength through cinema while coping with an oppressive school environment and his emerging homosexuality.
What genre is The Long Day Closes?
The Long Day Closes is a drama film.
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