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Barbara Duggen, 'The Mobile Seamstress', is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive. After a botched sewing appointment sets her on a quest to replace her client's lost button, she unexpectedly stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad. Faced with two downed motorcyclists, guns, and a briefcase -- Barbara is completely torn. She is forced to pick between three choices: commit the perfect crime, call the police, or drive away. The narrative presents the repercussions of all three decisions, and the deadly confrontations that result from each as she gets entangled with the case's owner. Using thread to free herself, Barbara stops at nothing to save her store.

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Sheila O'Malley

RogerEbert.com

“Sew Torn” isn’t a genre exercise, not really. It’s more of an off-kilter riff on the familiar.

Rated: 3/4

May 9, 2025

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Meagan Navarro

Bloody Disgusting

Macdonald nestles Run Lola Run’s loop-like structure inside a cozy crime thriller, the type that comes heavily armed with a sense of whimsy, if a bit subdued.

Rated: 3/5

May 6, 2025

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

Like the thread contraptions and what little sewing we see, the comedy is a bit, well, threadbare, while the full garment of the film lacks the finishing on the seams that would make it satisfying and professional-looking.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 25, 2025

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

It’s quite the trick to see be pulled off, but I was far from torn in appreciating what this film had to offer.

Rated: 8/10

Jun 6, 2025

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Sew Torn can get tedious with its overabundance of offbeat characters. However, it's an intriguing story showing three different outcomes when a lonely seamstress decides what to do about finding cash and two wounded criminals on a deserted road.

May 25, 2025

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Jim Vorel

Paste Magazine

The film sacrifices coherence as it attempts to measure up to some of its Coen-esque crime caper inspirations.

Rated: 6.1/10

May 13, 2025

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Kurt M

Loved it! An extremely original concept and a very fun ride. Fantastic thread contraptions make the whole thing quite thrilling. Definitely recommend watching!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/28/25

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M M

My first ever review on RT, after years of reading ratings. This movie moved me to sign up. Went to see it based on 94% positive reviews from critics. Nope. This is a tedious movie - 95 minutes I will never get back. Not even worth waiting for streaming.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Edward M

Sew Torn is a really first rate film. I do not know how someone could think up a concept like this. I won't spoil, but that final diner scene was ridiculously good...one of the best scenes I have ever watched. My goodness. I'm very excited to see what this filmmaker does next. The other telltale sign of a great film like this one is it just sticks with you...I can't stop thinking about it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Denny K

SEW TORN is a fast-paced, thrilling, and darkly comedic film about a seamstress who stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad. Eyeing two downed bikers, packs of cocaine, and a brief case, the seamstress, named Barbara, is faced with three choices: she can commit the perfect crime, call the police, or drive away. The narrative uniquely explores each of these three possibilities, cleverly unfurling with suspense, humor, and practical ingenuity. Seen at the Alamo Drafthouse in New York City during opening weekend with my wife. Go watch! you won't want to miss it...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/25

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Baird C

What a great movie from a fantastic new director. Reminds me of a cross between Terry Gilliam and the Coen brothers. Fantastic sets, great acting and a whimsical score. Must watch! Can’t wait to see more from Freddy MacDonald.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Synopsis

Barbara Duggen, 'The Mobile Seamstress', is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive. After a botched sewing appointment sets her on a quest to replace her client's lost button, she unexpectedly stumbles upon a drug deal gone bad. Faced with two downed motorcyclists, guns, and a briefcase -- Barbara is completely torn. She is forced to pick between three choices: commit the perfect crime, call the police, or drive away. The narrative presents the repercussions of all three decisions, and the deadly confrontations that result from each as she gets entangled with the case's owner. Using thread to free herself, Barbara stops at nothing to save her store.

Director: Freddy Macdonald
Producer: Fred Macdonald, Barry Navidi, Sebastian Klinger, Diamantis Zavitsanos, Socratis Zavitsanos
Screenwriter: Freddy Macdonald, Fred Macdonald
Distributor: Sunrise Films
Production Co: Macdonald Entertainment Partners, Barry Navidi Productions, ORISONO
Genre: Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 9, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 35m