The Line

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The Line

2024

1h 40m

Drama

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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

10/25/2024

3/4

A propulsively brutal cautionary tale...

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Clint Worthington

RogerEbert.com

10/18/2024

3/4

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.

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Calum Marsh

New York Times

10/17/2024

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.

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Rachel Shatto

MovieJawn

07/20/2025

'The Line' is both frustrating and effective.

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Joshua Ryan

Sunshine State Cineplex

07/19/2025

8/10

The Line tackles huge topics on a small scale. The story feels intimate and grounded. Thanks to the writing and the incredible cast, it’s a story that’s relatable, even to those who have never been in a fraternity.

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Codie Allen

Geek Vibes Nation

07/18/2025

7/10

Ultimately, The Line leaves an unmistakable impression. This isn’t a film that seeks to entertain or even be appreciated in a traditional sense.

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Danielle

10/27/2024

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

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Google

10/26/2024

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.

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Jose S

@RT65678165 Jul 12

Not good, not terrible. The acting was good, the storyline and plot were kind of slow for me. Don't really understand the overwhelmingly high reviews on this one to be honest. I would not watch this again.

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David L

@dlink Sep 15

Fantastic script, even better acted. A must watch for those wanting to view the darker side of frats.

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John D.

@johndoe Aug 30

What? Took forever to get to the big scene and then just ended like 5 mins later with barely any explanation. I don’t understand how this has such good reviews. Do not waste your time on this.

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Yonnie B

@RT50107718 04/09/2025

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.

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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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