The Text (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2015, The Text is a comedy and drama film directed by Dustin Lance Black, running about 8 minutes. “What would you do for a friend?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. How far would you go to protect your best friend's secret? In this promotional short film, a group of friends is spending some nice time having fun and playing video game. Part of this team, best buddies Rafael and Diego are teasing each other with their several talks while "fighting" each other in the game. But when one of them gets easily distracted and leaves the room, the other will check the friend's phone to see who is the person who keeps interrupting them from time to time. Then comes a unexpected revelation that will come as a test for these boys.
Who’s in it. The Text stars Raphael Thomé as Rafael and Pedro Loques as Diego.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, The Text has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Text page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Text tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Text (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Text change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Text worth watching?
- The Text holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Text?
- The Text stars Raphael Thomé and Pedro Loques.
- When was The Text released?
- The Text was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.