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Critic Carlos Aguilar
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...feels seductively alive when Lucas and Andrew are alone together—either under the warm lights of the movie theater, where their shadows betray them, or as their hands touch the other’s body inside a lonely greenhouse.

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Cast & Crew

Carmen Emmi
Director
Carmen Emmi
Writer
Russell Tovey
As Andrew
Maria Dizzia
As Marie
John Bedford Lloyd
As Lt. Sollars
Gabe Fazio
As Uncle Paul
Amy Forsyth
As Emily

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In the vibrant backdrop of 1990s New York, an undercover officer is given a controversial mission to capture gay men. As he immerses himself in this dangerous world, he unexpectedly falls for one of his targets. This intense drama explores themes of identity, love, and moral conflict as the officer grapples with his duty versus his heart. With each encounter, the lines blur between right and wrong, leading him into a profound personal struggle. In a society where acceptance is scarce, can love transcend duty? "Plainclothes" challenges societal norms while unraveling a poignant tale of romance amidst crime.

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Plainclothes was released in theaters on September 19, 2025.