Plainclothes
“Everyone has a secret.”
Synopsis
In 1990s New York, an undercover police officer receives an assignment to lure and arrest gay men. However, he's surprised to discover a scintillating connection with one of his targets. As their secret connection deepens and internal pressure to deliver arrests intensifies, he finds himself torn between duty and desire.
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Official Streaming TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-19
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Tom Blyth
Lucas
Russell Tovey
Andrew
Amy Forsyth
Emily
Maria Dizzia
Marie
Christian Cooke
Ron
Gabe Fazio
Uncle Paul
John Bedford Lloyd
Lt. Sollars
Sam Asa Brownstein
Christian
Darius Fraser
Jeff
Alessandra Ford Balazs
Jessie
Joseph Emmi
Gus
Luke Burke
Ben
Marlene Mancini
Nonna
Henry Stockwell
Man in Bathroom #1
Ben Anderson
Man in Bathroom #2
Jason Ngo
Man in Bathroom #3
Charli Emmi
Oliver Fedrizzi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysQueer Screen Film Fest
Festival / Special Debut
September 19, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carmen Emmi
- Screenplay & Story
- Carmen Emmi
- Original Score
- Emily Wells
- Original Title
- Plainclothes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Lorton Entertainment, Page 1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carmen Emmi
Carmen Emmi
Emily Wells
Ethan Palmer
Erik Vogt-Nilsen
Arthur Landon, Colby Cote, Eric Podwall, Vanessa Pantley
Department Leadership Roster
Carmen Emmi
Director
Carmen Emmi
Writer
Arthur Landon
Producer
Colby Cote
Producer
Eric Podwall
Producer
Ethan Palmer
Director of Photography
Roxy Martinez
Production Design
Kaden O'Keefe
Costume Design
Emily Wells
Original Music Composer
Mark Pettograsso
Stunt Coordinator
Vanessa Pantley
Producer
Erik Vogt-Nilsen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Sexuality
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plainclothes
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What is Plainclothes about?
In 1990s New York, an undercover police officer receives an assignment to lure and arrest gay men. However, he's surprised to discover a scintillating connection with one of his targets. As their secret connection deepens and internal pressure to deliver arrests intensifies, he finds himself torn between duty and desire.
Who directed Plainclothes?
Plainclothes was directed by Carmen Emmi.
Who stars in Plainclothes?
The principal cast of Plainclothes includes Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey, Amy Forsyth, Maria Dizzia, Christian Cooke.
When was Plainclothes released and how long is it?
Plainclothes was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Plainclothes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Plainclothes was composed by Emily Wells.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Plainclothes?
Plainclothes holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).