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  • Close to Home
  • Opened February 16, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr 30 min
  • NR
  • Smadar and Mirit are assigned to patrol the streets of Jerusalem together as part of their military service. The two remain unfriendly until a bomb explosion creates a bond of friendship between them. After the bombing, they are given an easier Read More
  • Cast: Smadar Sayar, Naama Schendar, Irit Suki, Katia Zimbris, Ami Weinberg
  • Directors: Vidi Bilu, Dalia Hager
  • Genres: Art House/Foreign, Drama

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Close to Home Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score 64 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 75
    The Onion A.V. Club | Noel Murray

    Sayar and Schnendar are likeable performers, and if Bilu and Hager had pushed...

  • 75
    New York Daily News | Elizabeth Weitzman

    Filmmakers Vardit Bilu and Dalia Hagar don't seem as interested in taking sides...

  • 75
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    One of the rare movies from Israel that refuses to spell out its politics, and...

  • 75
    TV Guide | Ken Fox

    It presents an image of today's Israeli army, composed of teenagers who are by...

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