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  • TV Mini Series
  • 2021
  • TV-MA
  • 47m
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Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt, Sarah Parish, and Cush Jumbo in Stay Close (2021)
Four people, dark secrets, and a past that threatens their lives... Stay Close is the gripping new thriller from Harlan Coben (The Stranger, Safe, The Five) which questions how much you really know someone.
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Psychological DramaSuspense MysteryComedyCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

The lives of a photojournalist, a soccer mom and a homicide detective are disturbed by a terrible event from the past.The lives of a photojournalist, a soccer mom and a homicide detective are disturbed by a terrible event from the past.The lives of a photojournalist, a soccer mom and a homicide detective are disturbed by a terrible event from the past.

  • Stars
    • Cush Jumbo
    • James Nesbitt
    • Richard Armitage
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    41K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,200
    223
    • Stars
      • Cush Jumbo
      • James Nesbitt
      • Richard Armitage
    • 612User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Cush Jumbo
    Cush Jumbo
    • Megan Pierce
    • 2021
    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • DS Michael Broome
    • 2021
    Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage
    • Ray Levine
    • 2021
    Sarah Parish
    Sarah Parish
    • Lorraine Griggs
    • 2021
    Jo Joyner
    Jo Joyner
    • DC Erin Cartwright
    • 2021
    Daniel Francis
    Daniel Francis
    • Dave Shaw
    • 2021
    Bethany Antonia
    Bethany Antonia
    • Kayleigh Shaw
    • 2021
    Poppy Gilbert
    Poppy Gilbert
    • Barbie
    • 2021
    Hyoie O'Grady
    Hyoie O'Grady
    • Ken
    • 2021
    Rachel Andrews
    • Bea
    • 2021
    Jack Shalloo
    Jack Shalloo
    • Brian Goldberg
    • 2021
    Dylan Francis
    • Jordan Shaw
    • 2021
    Tallulah Byrne
    • Laura Shaw
    • 2021
    Youssef Kerkour
    Youssef Kerkour
    • Fester
    • 2021
    Eddie Izzard
    Eddie Izzard
    • Harry Sutton
    • 2021
    Steph Lacey
    Steph Lacey
    • Leanne Morgan
    • 2021
    Aidan Kelly
    Aidan Kelly
    • Rudy
    • 2021
    Ross Boatman
    • Del Flynn
    • 2021
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    8jeff-2051

    Ignore The Bad Reviews & Watch

    After finishing this mini-series and reading many of the reviews, I'm convinced most were written by 14-year old boys with the attention span of sparrows. This is as well written, acted, directed, and produced as anything available to stream. Just stay with it, and you'll not be disappointed.
    6jneiberger-1

    Convoluted and gets dumber as it goes along

    The first three episodes are good, but it rapidly starts going downhill once you reach the "people doing stupid things just to drive the plot" stage, and it gets even worse when you get to the "defiant teen thinks she's super smart" stage. And don't forget the random, happy, dancing assassin couple.

    So, so stupid. I'm on episode 5 and about to press the eject button. I don't think there's any way I can make it any further.
    bill-26403

    Rubbish

    What a terrible piece of drama. Nothing but cliche after cliche - totally unrealistic and unbelievable nonsense. Not even well acted. Complete waste of my time and Netflix money.
    ts-0000

    Why the low reviews?

    It was rather enjoyable with all the twists & turns,which got better with each episode.

    I do feel a few characters/actors,could of been differently cast.

    However overall the storylines,acting,cinematography was decently done.

    It is worth a watch! Find these foreign based shows,rather more intriguing than american.
    7sarah-508-649421

    Don't Tell Me What To Think

    I've read a few reviews on here. Read them whilst watching. It nearly put me off finishing this especially as in the earlier episodes it did lag slightly. As you get further on towards the end it does get your attention and you do keep watching because you simply have to know what's happened. When you find out what's happened you'll be surprised. Certainly never guessed any of that ending at all.

    Good strong cast. Good strong performances. You do invest yourself in James Nesbitt and Sarah Parish in particular.

    The two 'killing eve' types are certainly frightening to watch if not very clever.

    Worth a binge if you like mystery who done it.

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    • Trivia
      The big white sculpture face is called "The Dream" and is located in Saint Helens, North West England. The author is Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Graham Norton Show: New Year's Eve Show (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      You Don't Own Me
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      Written by John Madara & Dave White

      Performed by Nikki Williams

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    • Release date
      • December 31, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Stay Close: Bí Mật Từ Quá Khứ
    • Filming locations
      • Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK(Beach scenes)
    • Production company
      • Red Production Company
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      47 minutes
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