The Line

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The Line

Released Oct 18

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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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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Andrew Parker

The Gate

The Line is pretty good for what it is, and the outstandingly committed cast helps, but for all of its positives and sense of lived in realness, Berger’s impact is fleeting.

Rated: 6/10

Nov 21, 2024

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Courtney Small

Exclaim!

A stirring debut feature that takes viewers into the toxic world of fraternity culture, Berger forces the audience to ponder why these fractured institutional pillars still remain standing today.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 20, 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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Baxter L

Exciting, intense, memorable, unique experience. Definitely worth watching and considering as those around you reference fraternities and Greek culture. Must watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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STEVE S

It is an over-the-top view of college & fraternity pledging. I suppose they are trying to make a point but I couldn't get past some of the jerks in the film. Alex Wolff does an excellent job but he would have cut the cord much sooner in real life!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/28/24

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Don S

Never been more pleased with a movie death. If pieces of trash like them didn't exist, the world would probably be a way better place.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/28/24

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Pradeep P

A sobering look at the Greek system told with attention to detail and outstanding acting performances. Even for those unfamiliar with the fraternity system, the movie draws you in from the beginning with tension slowly building as the film goes on.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/27/24

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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: Valparaiso Pictures, 1993, The Brand Productions, Big Cat Productions, Carte Blanche
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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