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Closing Night

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Sandra Vale is a celebrated Broadway actress, about to play the defining role of her career. Her sister, April Donaldson, has never left their hometown, working as a hairdresser in their mother’s salon while singlehandedly raising her son Theo. The two haven’t spoken in 30 years – until Sandra unexpectedly invites April to her New York show. But when Sandra collapses mid-performance, her sudden vulnerability forces the estranged sisters into uneasy proximity, setting the stage for a tense and emotional family reunion.

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Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com Sep 18, 2026
There’s every reason to believe the next film will be more visually and narratively ambitious. Let’s hope it also has a trio of actresses this willing to play to the entire house. Go to Full Review David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter Sep 17, 2026
Whether it’s going for caustic dysfunctional family chaos or somber drama, any movie with this lineup of female talent ought to be a lot juicier. Go to Full Review Natalia Winkelman Variety Sep 16, 2026
Closing Night is a stagy delight, a rush of big, brash emotion that leaves you floored. Go to Full Review Nate Adams The Only Critic 4 days ago
B
The film reaches for more catharsis than it can always earn, but Paulson delivers one of her best screen performances in years, making it difficult to look away even when the story loses its footing. Go to Full Review Therese Lacson Collider Sep 21, 2026
6/10
Far from a masterpiece, Closing Night is a decent if jumbled debut from the new filmmaker, but there's enough redeeming in the feature to warrant curiosity as to what he might present next. Go to Full Review Joey Moser The Contending Sep 17, 2026
Closing Night is [Paulson]'s most nuanced triumph Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Cody Fern

Director

Naomi Watts

April

Sarah Paulson

Actor

Dianne Wiest

Actor

Odessa A'zion

Lucy

Toby Wallace

Theo
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Movie Info

Synopsis Sandra Vale is a celebrated Broadway actress, about to play the defining role of her career. Her sister, April Donaldson, has never left their hometown, working as a hairdresser in their mother’s salon while singlehandedly raising her son Theo. The two haven’t spoken in 30 years – until Sandra unexpectedly invites April to her New York show. But when Sandra collapses mid-performance, her sudden vulnerability forces the estranged sisters into uneasy proximity, setting the stage for a tense and emotional family reunion.
Director
Cody Fern
Producer
Nancy Grant, Rosalie Chicoine Perreault, Will Howarth, Matilda Comers
Screenwriter
Cody Fern, Devon Bostick
Production Co
MK2 Films, APT Entertainment
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 55m
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