Movie

Plainclothes

“Everyone has a secret.”

★ 7.3(79)20251h 37m

Plainclothes is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Carmen Emmi
Release date: 2025-01-26
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Lorton Entertainment

Plainclothes — trailer

About Plainclothes

Plainclothes is a 2025 movie in the Drama, Romance and Crime genres, directed by Carmen Emmi, starring Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey and Amy Forsyth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 79 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Plainclothes in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

entrapmentex-girlfriendbased on true storydeath of fathergriefundercover copsexual confusionmalllgbtsting operationshamehookup1990ssyracuse, new yorkcloseted homosexual

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Plainclothes in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Plainclothes on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex.

Is Plainclothes on Netflix?+

Plainclothes is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.

How long is Plainclothes?+

Plainclothes has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Plainclothes?+

Plainclothes stars Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey, Amy Forsyth, Maria Dizzia and Christian Cooke.

When did Plainclothes come out?+

Plainclothes is a 2025 movie directed by Carmen Emmi.

What genre is Plainclothes?+

Plainclothes is Drama, Romance and Crime film.

Who directed Plainclothes?+

Plainclothes was directed by Carmen Emmi.