Rift

Name: Rift
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2022-11-25
Duration: 1 h 11 min
Cast: Darren Cain, Josh Hooks, Brooke Montalvo, David Lee Garver, Lisa Wu

2022·Movie

·1h 11min·

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

Adrenaline7
Tension7
Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Pathos5
Romance4
Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay4
Dark Humor4
Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality7
Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue8
Direction7
Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing7
Music Composition6

Energy

High

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

Rift is thrilling, tense, and fast-paced.

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All energy traits

Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Low

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.

Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Related traits

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

World

Medium

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and mystery.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Related traits

Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
Crime8Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Mystery8Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.

Craft

High

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Jason Cole is the quintessential Renaissance Man. He has a successful career, a beautiful wife, home, and prides himself on being a man of integrity and hard work as an FBI Agent. He appears to have it all. Until his past rears its head and propels him into a situation that not even he, with all of his training and expertise, could have prepared him for.

FBI AgentPast ReemergesCrime ThrillerMysteryPsychologicalIntrigueCharacter-DrivenTensionFast-Paced

Actors

David Lee Garver

Special Agent Tyrell Smith

Lisa Wu

Supervisory Agent Greene

Crew

Directed by:

Jason Winn

Written by:

Tammie Renee, Ty Donaldson

Sequels and Prequels

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Rift is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.