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Plainclothes Expands After Limited Opening, With Hometown Screenings Set in Syracuse

Critics praise the Magnolia release for standout performances alongside a moody 1990s aesthetic.

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Russell Tovey with a slight smile on the red carpet for an event
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Overview

  • After a Sept. 19 debut in select cities, the film is in theaters now with a wider rollout beginning this week.
  • A Syracuse premiere is set for Sept. 26 at Manlius Cinema with a Q&A by writer-director Carmen Emmi, with shows through Oct. 2 and additional limited screenings at Regal Destiny USA from Sept. 26 to Oct. 6.
  • An exclusive clip released by Them showcases a quiet exchange between leads Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey that underscores the film’s restrained intimacy.
  • Set in mid‑1990s Syracuse, the drama centers on a closeted undercover officer involved in sting operations targeting gay men.
  • The movie is Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviews praising Blyth and Tovey’s chemistry and Ethan Palmer’s voyeuristic, lo‑fi visuals.