Film

Step Back, Doors Closing

2026 · 1h 38m · Comedy · Drama · Romance

What if one day… was all it took?

Rotten Tomatoes

100%

After a chance encounter on the DC metro, Ryan and Julisa spend the next twenty-four hours discussing their hopes, dreams, and fears. Slowly but surely, they reveal more and more about themselves, and fall in love.

Carmen Berkeley

Julisa

Reilly Walters

Ryan

Michelle Macedo

Sierra

Ashley Romans

Kesang

Mershad Torabi

Mohammed

Janae Palmer

Filly from New York

Al Sotto

Restaurant Server

Steven C. Fisher

Middle Seat Passenger

Geri Courtney-Austein

Kristen

Barney Fitzpatrick

Chef Concierge

Emmanuel Taye

Homeless Man

Cassie Anderson

Front Desk Clerk

Frank Hobbs

Ryan's Friend (voice)

• Carter WardDirector · Producer · Writer
• Jane HollonProducer
• Kathryn CrabtreeProducer
• Jimmy FergusonDirector of Photography
• Paloma EstevezOriginal Music Composer
• Gordon AntellEditor
• Matthew GlasnerCasting

Official Trailer

Release date

February 13, 2026

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 38m

Rated

NR

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

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