Close to Leo (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2002, Close to Leo is a drama and family film directed by Christophe Honoré, running about 90 minutes. “When are we old enough to know the truth?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When 21 year-old Leo, the oldest of four brothers, announces to his rural French family that he's HIV positive, his family quickly rallies around him. Leo travels to Paris with his youngst brother Marcel for treatment. When Leo tries to push his brother away to protect him, the love and loyalty of the two brothers is tested.
Who’s in it. Close to Leo stars Yaniss Lespert as Marcel, Pierre Mignard as Léo, Marie Bunel as Mother and Rodolphe Pauly as Tristan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Close to Leo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Close to Leo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Close to Leo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Close to Leo (2002)?
- In GB, Close to Leo is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Close to Leo worth watching?
- Close to Leo holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Close to Leo?
- Close to Leo stars Yaniss Lespert, Pierre Mignard, Marie Bunel, Rodolphe Pauly and Jérémie Lippmann.
- When was Close to Leo released?
- Close to Leo was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.