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The Plague

The Plague

Drama · Thriller · 2025

A socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer.

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The Plague

2025 Drama · Thriller 1h 38m

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6.4 / 10

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A socially awkward tween endures the ruthless hierarchy at a water polo camp, his anxiety spiraling into psychological turmoil over the summer.

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Directed by

Charlie Polinger

Written by

Charlie Polinger

Everett Blunck

Everett Blunck

Ben

Kayo Martin

Kayo Martin

Jake

Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton

Daddy Wags

Kenny Rasmussen

Kenny Rasmussen

Eli

Lucas Adler

Lucas Adler

Logan

Caden Burris

Caden Burris

Matt

Elliott Heffernan

Elliott Heffernan

Tic Tac

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Put The Plague on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.