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In Cold Light

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Ava is trapped. Like a bull in a bucking chute, seconds before exploding onto the rodeo stage. She is hunted. Pursued by those who killed her brother, pursued by her own demons. Ava needs to make a choice. To either save herself and fight another day or to push and become the woman she wishes she could be.

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Maxime Giroux

Director

Maika Monroe

Ava

Troy Kotsur

Will

Helen Hunt

Claire

Allan Hawco

Bob Whyte

Jesse Irving

Tom

Critics Reviews

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Stephen Farber The Hollywood Reporter Jun 17
The fact that the filmmakers persuade you to root for Monroe’s character, who’s operating in such an unsavory universe, makes this an achievement worth respecting. Go to Full Review Tomris Laffly Variety Jun 11
A tiresome neo-noir that does no favors for Maika Monroe or Troy Kotsur. Go to Full Review Olga Artemyeva ScreenAnarchy Jun 16
Unfortunately, it’s the only time the movie really delivers something surprising. ... It’s the whole neo-noir construct the movie relies on, the one that historically doesn’t grant its heroes and heroines many opportunities. Go to Full Review Julian Roman MovieWeb Jun 11
3.5/5
In Cold Light marks a bold and gritty English-language debut from French-Canadian director Maxime Giroux. This visually stunning thriller boasts impressive lead performances from Maika Monroe and Oscar winner Troy Kotsur. Go to Full Review Giovanni Lago Next Best Picture Jun 9
6/10
There is enough in “In Cold Light” to keep the attention of audiences, but it’s hard to fault those who will easily dismiss this as a redundant film with the occasional moments of panache. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Ava is trapped. Like a bull in a bucking chute, seconds before exploding onto the rodeo stage. She is hunted. Pursued by those who killed her brother, pursued by her own demons. Ava needs to make a choice. To either save herself and fight another day or to push and become the woman she wishes she could be.
Director
Maxime Giroux
Producer
Yanick Létourneau, Mike MacMillan
Screenwriter
Patrick Whistler
Distributor
Saban Films
Production Co
Périphéria, Lithium Studios
Rating
R (Language|Violence/Bloody Images|Some Drug Material)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 36m