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Off the Record

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Rainey Qualley stars as Astor Grey, a rising singer-songwriter whose life takes a dark turn when she enters a turbulent romance with washed-up rock star Brandyn Verge (Ryan Hansen). What begins as a whirlwind love story unravels into a gripping tale of manipulation and resilience as Astor fights to reclaim her autonomy and music. Featuring a standout cast including Rebecca De Mornay, Olivia Sui, Julia Campbell, and Will Peltz -- with cameos by Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Peyton Manning, and Edgerrin James -- the film offers a compelling exploration of the high stakes in the music industry.
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Tara McNamara Common Sense Media May 14
This cautionary tale is like the mirror image of A Star Is Born, but not nearly as good—though the outcome of Astor's romance with a rocker twice her age is, unfortunately, more realistic. Go to Full Review
Bill Cooper Spectrum Culture May 6
Foe’s first feature is decent, but her directorial missteps hold it back and, at times, even contradict the film’s timely, worthwhile message. Go to Full Review
Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue May 2
With characters who conveniently lack common sense, this contrived relationship drama plays a familiar tune. Go to Full Review
Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies May 2
1.5/4
Nothing about Off the Record feels especially convincing... Go to Full Review
Matt Hambidge FandomWire Apr 30
2/10
Off the Record is a complete mess. A good setup coupled with important and worthwhile themes only get you so far. And that's where any goodwill begins and ends. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com Apr 29
B-
Foe never bores with the picture, landing a few potent moments of oddity as it pursues a great point about the predatory ways of males. Go to Full Review
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Eva S Nov 24 This movie was terrible. It felt forced and completely stiff. The directing led to very poor performances. The sex scene was truly awful. See more Dean R Nov 15 I couldn't even believe how bad this movie was. The screenplay and acting are just terrible. It's worse than the worst soap opera. Total waste of time. On a positive note, the lead actress is really beautiful and did a great job with a terrible script. See more sebastian andres o @Yoamoalcine Nov 4 A decent film that delivers on its promises. Fans of the genre will find it quite satisfying, but those looking for something more complex might not find it ideal, even though it has good intentions. It offers a message relevant to our times and a lead actress who manages to win you over. A perfect choice for a weekend without high expectations. See more Carlos M. @judopappi Oct 28 A real feel good entertaining movie with an upbeat vibe See more Justin B K Jun 15 The acting was "meh." The Brandyn Verge character was immediately annoying, and the over the top. Warning to domestic violence victims, this movie could be triggering. See more RPH 1 May 6 Rainey Qualley’s authentic portrayal of a musician navigating love and manipulation in the cutthroat music industry is both heartfelt and powerful. Her vocal performances elevated the film, leaving a lasting impression. And Peyton Manning’s cameo was an unexpected treat! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Rainey Qualley stars as Astor Grey, a rising singer-songwriter whose life takes a dark turn when she enters a turbulent romance with washed-up rock star Brandyn Verge (Ryan Hansen). What begins as a whirlwind love story unravels into a gripping tale of manipulation and resilience as Astor fights to reclaim her autonomy and music. Featuring a standout cast including Rebecca De Mornay, Olivia Sui, Julia Campbell, and Will Peltz -- with cameos by Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Peyton Manning, and Edgerrin James -- the film offers a compelling exploration of the high stakes in the music industry.
Director
Kirsten Foe
Producer
Kirsten Foe, Gabe Rodriguez
Screenwriter
Kirsten Foe
Distributor
Quiver Distribution
Production Co
True Foe Productions
Genre
Drama, Romance, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 2, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 2, 2025
Runtime
1h 35m
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