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The East

Play trailer Poster for The East PG-13,  Released May 31, 2013,  1h 56m,  Mystery & Thriller/ Adventure/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Sarah (Brit Marling), an undercover agent at a private intelligence firm, is hired to infiltrate the East, an ecoterrorism cell targeting companies that pollute the environment. Though one (Elliot Page) of the group's hardcore members is suspicious of her, Sarah manages to win over Benji (Alexander Skarsg氓rd), the East's leader. However -- even as Sarah tries to maintain her cover -- she gains more sympathy for the group's cause while, increasingly, becoming drawn to Benji.
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Tense, thoughtful, and deftly paced, The East is a political thriller that never loses sight of the human element.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Its the rather sensitive portrayals from each character that you will remember the most. Rated: B+ •  Sep 7, 2017 Full Review Wesley Morris Grantland Marling and Batmanglij don't fear or resent entertainment: They make effective thrillers... If they reach a major studio and bigger budget, they could be the right kind of dangerous. Jan 6, 2014 Full Review

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Stephanie B Great idea but the Christian undercover girl was not a befitting partner for Skarsgard. The ending was not believable, how does a disgraced and wanted ex agent have the money to fly around the world to forewarn others? Great idea but not a great ending. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/15/24 Full Review Gareth v An entertaining thriller that takes on some big and current issues and does so effectively. The performances of Page & Marling are some of their best in this movie. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/23 Full Review
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Synopsis Sarah (Brit Marling), an undercover agent at a private intelligence firm, is hired to infiltrate the East, an ecoterrorism cell targeting companies that pollute the environment. Though one (Elliot Page) of the group's hardcore members is suspicious of her, Sarah manages to win over Benji (Alexander Skarsg氓rd), the East's leader. However -- even as Sarah tries to maintain her cover -- she gains more sympathy for the group's cause while, increasingly, becoming drawn to Benji.
Director
Zal Batmanglij
Producer
Ridley Scott, Michael Costigan, Jocelyn Hayes Simpson, Brit Marling
Screenwriter
Zal Batmanglij, Brit Marling
Distributor
Fox Searchlight
Production Co
Scott Free Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content|Partial Nudity|Some Disturbing Images|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 31, 2013, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.3M
Runtime
1h 56m
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