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The Closet

2020·Movie
1h 38min
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes89%55%

Where to watch

PrimeHooplaFandango at Home FreeAsianCrushPlex

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What's your score?

Your score

The Closet fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

It's calling you.

After moving into a new house, a young girl begins displaying strange and disturbing behavior until, one day, she disappears behind a closet. While the devastated father is left with no clue about his daughter's disappearance, an exorcist shows up to help.
Supernatural HorrorFamily TraumaExorcismPsychological ThrillerKorean CinemaGothic MysteryEerie AtmosphereDemonic Possession

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Kwang-bin
Written by:
Kwon Sung-hui, Kim Kwang-bin
Produced by:
Ha Jung-woo, Yoon Jong-bin, Kim Young-hoon
Composed by:
Cho Young-wuk, Yun Seong-gi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Closet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Closet legally?

PrimeHooplaFandango at Home FreeAsianCrushPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMidnight PulpTubi TV

The Closet is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 The Closet worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Closet rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themes

Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is The Closet?

1 h 38 min

The Closet runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Closet?

Critics89
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Closet higher (89) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Closet in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Closet?

34ARATBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDOECES+20

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Closet in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Closet use?

Armoured Closet GayShout-OutRed-and-White Comedy PosterNot What It Looks LikeAll Gays Are PedophilesBathroom Stall of Overheard InsultsUnrequited Love SwitcherooThose Two GuysBecoming the MaskVisit by Divorced DadForced Out of the ClosetDead Pet Sketchand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Closet, including Armoured Closet Gay, Shout-Out, Red-and-White Comedy Poster.