Plainclothes (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2025, Plainclothes is a drama, romance and crime film directed by Carmen Emmi, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Plainclothes stars Tom Blyth as Lucas, Russell Tovey as Andrew, Amy Forsyth as Emily and Maria Dizzia as Marie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Plainclothes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plainclothes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plainclothes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plainclothes (2025)?
- In US, Plainclothes is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Plainclothes worth watching?
- Plainclothes holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Plainclothes?
- Plainclothes stars Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey, Amy Forsyth, Maria Dizzia and Christian Cooke.
- When was Plainclothes released?
- Plainclothes was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.