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Where can I stream Plainclothes?
In the United States, Plainclothes streams on MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 30 other countries.
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Summary
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.
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- Thought-provoking
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- Directed by
- Carmen Emmi
- Written by
- Carmen Emmi
- Produced by
- Vanessa Pantley, Colby Cote, Arthur Landon
- Music by
- Emily Wells
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Facts
January 26, 2025 · 1 h 37 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language
- Released
- January 26, 2025
- Runtime
- 1 h 37 min
- Content
- Sexual Content, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Crime
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United Kingdom, United States
- Available in
- 44 countries
- Keywords
- based on true story
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Questions about Plainclothes
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Plainclothes worth watching?
74
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 65).
Is Plainclothes good for date night?
Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is Plainclothes plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.