Plainclothes
“Everyone has a secret.”
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.
Where to watch Plainclothes in United States
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Where is Plainclothes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | MUBI | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Plainclothes
Plainclothes is a 2025 English-language drama, romance and crime film directed by Carmen Emmi. The cast is led by Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey, Amy Forsyth. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
Plainclothes was produced by Lorton Entertainment and Page 1 and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on January 26, 2025, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Carmen Emmi
- Writers
- Carmen Emmi
- Release date
- January 26, 2025
- OTT release
- November 4, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Lorton Entertainment, Page 1
Plainclothes cast & crew
Plainclothes was directed by Carmen Emmi and written by Carmen Emmi.
The cast features Tom Blyth as Lucas, Russell Tovey as Andrew, Amy Forsyth as Emily, Maria Dizzia as Marie, Christian Cooke as Ron, and Gabe Fazio as Uncle Paul.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Emily Wells, cinematography is by Ethan Palmer, and it was produced by Arthur Landon and Colby Cote.
Is Plainclothes worth watching?
Plainclothes holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 79 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and crime, Plainclothes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Plainclothes
In United States, you can stream Plainclothes on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 4, 2025.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Plainclothes
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
Plainclothes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Plainclothes in United States?
Plainclothes is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Plainclothes on MUBI?
Yes — Plainclothes is currently available on MUBI in United States.
▸What language is Plainclothes in?
Plainclothes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Plainclothes?
Plainclothes runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Plainclothes rated?
Plainclothes is rated 15. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 79 ratings.
▸When did Plainclothes release on OTT?
Plainclothes became available digitally on November 4, 2025.
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