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Closing the Ring

2007·Movie
1h 58min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Discover the love of a lifetime.

During the 1940s, a group of young men go off to war, leaving behind Ethel Ann, who is in love with one of them, Teddy. In modern-day Belfast, a man named Jimmy endeavors to return a ring found in the wreckage of a crashed plane. He travels to Michigan, where the grown Ethel Ann, who married another man after Teddy was killed in battle, now lives. Ethel Ann must decide whether to go with Jimmy to meet the soldier who last saw Teddy alive.
Romantic DramaWWIILost LoveIntergenerational ConnectionMysteryBittersweetNostalgicEmotional

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Closing the Ring legally?

Closing the Ring is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Closing the Ring worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 32%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Closing the Ring rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Closing the Ring?

1 h 58 min

Closing the Ring runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Closing the Ring?

Critics32
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Closing the Ring higher (62) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Closing the Ring in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Closing the Ring?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Closing the Ring in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.