Plainclothes

2025

Action / Drama / Romance / Thriller

8
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 81% · 42 reviews
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 1034 1K

entrapment ex-girlfriend based on true story death of father grief undercover cop

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Plot 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.

Director

Carmen Emmi Photo
Carmen Emmi

Top cast

John Bedford Lloyd Photo
John Bedford Lloyd as Lt. Sollars
Maria Dizzia Photo
Maria Dizzia as Marie
Amy Forsyth Photo
Amy Forsyth as Emily
Tom Blyth Photo
Tom Blyth as Lucas
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882.24 MB
962*720
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles   
24 fps
1 hr 35 min
Seeds 33
1.6 GB
1442*1080
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles   
24 fps
1 hr 35 min
Seeds 79

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by hampersnow-41369 7 / 10

Excellent acting saves an overdone story

It's 2025 and why are gay themed films still examining men coming out, in this case, when it appears to be set a few decades back. This story has been done over and over again, for decades, and while this is an excellent film, it would be great if film makers moved on to some other facet of gay life.What saves this film is that it's fairly well written and the performances are outstanding. Tom Blythe is exceptional in the lead role and the entire film's plot is grounded in reality, even if it's a sad reality.What brings the movie down is the decision, I assume, to film this as if it were actually filmed decades ago on the worst camcorder ever. The movie looks cheaply made and there are too many ugly video effects added. The editing and many quick cuts don't help. With as many fine actors that there are in this I doubt the decision to film this with horrible cinematography was one of budget , but of choice. It was a bad idea. It takes away from the film and overall the film is very moving and has a real message.
Reviewed by kwesimmussio 10 / 10

Love, Lust, and Liberation: A Queer Story That Resonates

I was really excited to see this film because Russell Tovey is one of my favorite actors, and representation matters to me. I try to watch everything he's in. His performance as Andrew evoked a familiar mix of love, lust, and the potential for heartbreak.Tom Blyth's performance as Lucas was phenomenal! He completely drew me in; I felt every emotion and experienced everything Lucas went through right alongside him.Carmen Emmi-I'm a huge fan! The story was beautifully crafted and directed, transporting me back to 1996. This time, though, I was observing the stories that were used as scare tactics to keep us in line. Learning about the elements of Carmen's own life woven into the narrative, and hearing Carmen's motivation for creating this film during that specific time period, made me connect with it even more deeply.The movie explores several themes that most queer adults have experienced. I'm being intentionally vague to avoid spoilers, but much of what Lucas experiences resonated with me. Some aspects were painfully familiar, while others made me laugh with recognition-yes, I've been there, even the minivan!Lucas's anxiety and pain are palpable. Andrew's words in two key moments were spot-on, and I respected his character for the way he communicated with Lucas. He didn't shy away from the pain, but wrapped his words in compassion. It made my younger self feel seen.Finally, the ending was so satisfying. I've encountered that type of person in my own life, and it was refreshing to see that moment of freedom portrayed so powerfully.
Reviewed by JacksonWei 9 / 10

Hope yall find your own San Francisco.

The film has the intimate feel of an exclusive memoir, the chemistry between the two actors takes the audience's breath away, the wonderful performances and images make an old story very beautiful, and the language of the shots can make you feel it!The first encounter between the two actors is well shot, and the first half of the film is when the audience is fascinated by their story. The film's biggest feature is the way it is edited, the old DV machine cuts and the sound of the machine malfunctioning create a sense of tension and anxiety. As a fan of Russell Tovey, I think compared with his previous gay movies, his performance in this movie is very fitting and reaches another level.From another perspective, this is like our real grindr story, sometimes you will fall in love with a stranger after ONS, which is beautiful, but it is painful and can not be eternal.Definitely one of the films you must watch in 2025.I hope we all find our own San Francisco.
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