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The Plague

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2025 | 98 min | Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79 on Metacritic) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense and unsettling.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Michael Apted Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in First-Time Theatrical Feature Film. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Film Independent Spirit Awards: Best Breakthrough Performance. Also nominated for 2 Cannes awards and 2 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 11 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $696K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 441K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charlie Polinger

  • Everett BlunckBen
  • Kayo MartinJake
  • Joel EdgertonDaddy Wags
  • Kenny RasmussenEli
  • Lucas AdlerLogan
  • Caden BurrisMatt
  • Elliott HeffernanTic Tac
  • Lennox EspyJulian
  • Kolton LeeCorbin
  • Geo DobreOld Man