---
title: "Close"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/close-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 901563
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Close (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/close-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Close is a film first released in 2022. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Menuet, Diaphana Films, Topkapi Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two boys share an idyllic summer that’s tested by school gossip."

### Why Watch
- A tender portrait of teenage friendship
- Atmospheric depiction of a summer break
- Thoughtful look at peer speculation

### Caveats & Content Note
- Focused on a narrow age range may limit broader appeal
- PG-13 rating signals mature emotional themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is PG-13, suitable for teens and adults, with mild emotional tension.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: coming-of-age, drama, intimate, summer

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/close-2022#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lukas Dhont
- **Networks / Studios**: Menuet, Diaphana Films, Topkapi Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eden Dambrine** as *Léo*
- **Gustav De Waele** as *Rémi*
- **Émilie Dequenne** as *Sophie*
- **Léa Drucker** as *Nathalie*
- **Igor van Dessel** as *Charlie*
- **Kevin Janssens** as *Peter*
- **Marc Weiss** as *Yves*
- **Léon Bataille** as *Baptiste*
- **Serine Ayari** as *Céline*
- **Robin Keyaert** as *Thomas*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film's genre?
It is a drama.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour 44 minutes.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It was released on December 2, 2022.

### Q: What age group does the story focus on?
The story follows two 13-year-old boys.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating?
The film is rated PG-13.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Close — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/901563)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*