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Plainclothes

1520251h 37mCarmen Emmi
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 65

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"Everyone has a secret."

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.

DramaRomanceCrime
EntrapmentEx-girlfriendBased On True StoryDeath Of FatherGriefUndercover CopSexual ConfusionMallLgbtSting Operation

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What is Plainclothes (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in Plainclothes?

Plainclothes stars Tom Blyth (Lucas), Russell Tovey (Andrew), Amy Forsyth (Emily), Maria Dizzia (Marie), Christian Cooke (Ron). The film was directed by Carmen Emmi.

How long is Plainclothes?

Plainclothes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated 15.

Is Plainclothes worth watching?

Plainclothes holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama, Romance, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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