Closer (2004)

Plot Summary

Directed and produced by Mike Nichols, this American romantic drama film was written by Patrick Marber, based on his award-winning 1997 play. The movie features an ensemble cast including Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman, and Clive Owen. Drawing comparisons to Mozart's opera "Così fan tutte," the film incorporates references to the opera in both the plot and the soundtrack. "Closer" received positive reviews and earned several awards and nominations, including Golden Globe wins for Natalie Portman and Clive Owen in their supporting roles, as well as Oscar nominations.

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Certification

Sensitive content guide

Awards

Cinema Brazil Grand Prize (2007)

Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2007

Nominated

Best Foreign-Language Film (Melhor Filme Estrangeiro)

BAFTA Awards (2005)

BAFTA Film Award 2005

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Adapted

Patrick Marber

Golden Globes, USA (2005)

Golden Globe 2005

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Patrick Marber

Golden Globe 2005

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Drama