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Plainclothes

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2025 | 97 min | Drama, Romance, Crime

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

In 1990s New York, an undercover police officer receives an assignment to lure and arrest gay men. However, he's surprised to discover a scintillating connection with one of his targets. As their secret connection deepens and internal pressure to deliver arrests intensifies, he finds himself torn between duty and desire.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $259K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 245K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carmen Emmi

  • Tom BlythLucas
  • Russell ToveyAndrew
  • Amy ForsythEmily
  • Maria DizziaMarie
  • Christian CookeRon
  • Gabe FazioUncle Paul
  • John Bedford LloydLt. Sollars
  • Sam Asa BrownsteinChristian
  • Darius FraserJeff
  • Alessandra Ford BalazsJessie