The Line

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The Line

Released Oct 18, 2024

1h 40m

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The Line is a campus thriller that plunges into the dangerous world of college fraternities and blind adherence to tradition. Alex Wolff stars as Tom, a scholarship student desperate to break free from his working-class background who is charmed by the prestigious KNA fraternity's promises of high social status and alumni connections that open doors. But upon beginning a romance with Annabelle (Halle Bailey), a classmate outside of his social circle, and the manipulative schemes of his fraternity president (Lewis Pullman) unfolding during the hazing of new members, Tom finds himself ensnared in a perilous game of ambition and loyalty.

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Critics Consensus

By turning a chillingly clinical gaze onto the class striving and Faustian bargains of campus life, The Line hazes its audience to thrilling effect.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

A propulsively brutal cautionary tale...

Rated: 3/4

Oct 25, 2024

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Clint Worthington

RogerEbert.com

For all its comparative lack of insight, there’s something intriguing about the ride, due chiefly to a pair of fascinating lead performances and a fatalistic sense of humor.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 18, 2024

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Calum Marsh

New York Times

Berger takes a keen anthropological approach to the rites and rituals of the fictitious Kappa Nu Alpha house, and he makes it so that you can almost smell the stale beer and crumpled Ralph Lauren.

Oct 17, 2024

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Calum Baker

Radio Times

Director Ethan Berger works with a convincing ensemble cast of knuckleheads, offering immersive insight into the bizarre behaviour and toxic bravado of these moneyed young titans-to-be.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2025

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John Serba

Decider

With Berger’s grainy cinematography, grim lighting and low-angle shots on Mitch’s scowling face, The Line is a horror show you can’t look away from.

Mar 31, 2025

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Jonathan Vargas

Loud and Clear Reviews

Ethan Berger’s The Line is a fascinating and dark look at a fictional fraternity that offers fantastic performances from its ensemble cast.

Rated: 3.5/5

Nov 24, 2024

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Danielle

So disturbing but really well done. Effected me. Loved it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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Google

Excellent slow burn thriller. I also thought the script was very smart with just the right amount of humor dripped in at unexpected times. Worth a look, for sure.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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Yonnie B

This film was so sad but effective. It got its point across. I mean it was just too real. Alex Wolff is the one to watch. I mean the whole cast and crew was perfect. Rest In Peace Angus. Also, Halle Bailey is eye candy. And her character was so funny. One take away from the movie: Money doesn’t make you a man.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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Thomas H

Probably the best fraternity movie I’ve ever seen… real gritty and something fraternity’s should be required to watch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/25

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Drew F

Kept waiting for it to get good. Felt more like a Lifetime movie just with good acting. The ending fizzles with nothing but air..

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/25

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AJ P

Dark, gripping, very accurate depiction of frat culture in America. Amazing cast and very provoking characters. Absolutely worth a watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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Synopsis

The Line is a campus thriller that plunges into the dangerous world of college fraternities and blind adherence to tradition. Alex Wolff stars as Tom, a scholarship student desperate to break free from his working-class background who is charmed by the prestigious KNA fraternity's promises of high social status and alumni connections that open doors. But upon beginning a romance with Annabelle (Halle Bailey), a classmate outside of his social circle, and the manipulative schemes of his fraternity president (Lewis Pullman) unfolding during the hazing of new members, Tom finds himself ensnared in a perilous game of ambition and loyalty.

Director: Ethan Berger
Producer: Francesca Palombo
Screenwriter: Ethan Berger, Alex Russek
Distributor: Utopia
Production Co: Carte Blanche, Valparaiso Pictures, 1993, Big Cat Productions, The Brand Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 12, 2024
Runtime: 1h 40m

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