Movie

The Long Day Closes

“A magical story about a boy’s love affair with the music and movies of the 50s.”

★ 7.2(126)19921h 25m

The Long Day Closes is available to rent or buy on Curzon Home Cinema and Apple TV Store in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Long Day Closes

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Good to know

Director: Terence Davies
Release date: 1992-05-22
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Film Four International

The Long Day Closes — trailer

About The Long Day Closes

The Long Day Closes is a 1992 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Terence Davies, starring Leigh McCormack, Marjorie Yates and Anthony Watson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 126 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Long Day Closes in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Leigh McCormack

Bud

Marjorie Yates

Mother

Anthony Watson

Kevin

Nicholas Lamont

John

Ayse Owens

Helen

Tina Malone

Edna

Jimmy Wilde

Curly

Robin Polley

Mr Nicholls

Peter Ivatts

Mr Bushell

Joy Blakeman

Frances

Denise Thomas

Jean

Patricia Morison

Amy

Themes & keywords

nostalgialiverpool, englandfamily relationshipslonelinesslgbtsemi autobiographical1950sgay themelgbt child

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Long Day Closes in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Long Day Closes is available to rent or buy on Curzon Home Cinema and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Long Day Closes on Netflix?+

The Long Day Closes is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Long Day Closes?+

The Long Day Closes has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Long Day Closes?+

The Long Day Closes stars Leigh McCormack, Marjorie Yates, Anthony Watson, Nicholas Lamont and Ayse Owens.

When did The Long Day Closes come out?+

The Long Day Closes is a 1992 movie directed by Terence Davies.

What genre is The Long Day Closes?+

The Long Day Closes is Drama film.

Who directed The Long Day Closes?+

The Long Day Closes was directed by Terence Davies.