Detained (2024 film)

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Detained
Detained film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFelipe Mucci
Written by
  • Jeremy Palmer
  • Felipe Mucci
Produced byRyan Scaringe
Starring
CinematographyDennis Zanatta
Edited byMarc Sedaka
Music byMatthew James
Production
company
Kinogo Pictures
Distributed by Quiver Distribution
Release date
  • August 2, 2024 (2024-08-02)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Detained is a 2024 American psychological thriller film directed by Felipe Mucci. It stars Abbie Cornish, Laz Alonso, Moon Bloodgood, John Patrick Amedori, Justin H. Min, Breeda Wool, and Silas Weir Mitchell.

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Cast

Production

Filming occurred in Los Angeles for a period of 20 days and wrapped on October 29, 2021. [2] [3]

Release

In May 2023, it was announced that Sublimity Entertainment acquired worldwide sales rights to the film. [4] In May 2024, it was announced that Quiver Distribution acquired North American distribution rights to the film. [5] It was released in limited theaters and VOD on August 2, 2024. [6]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 81% of 16 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.1/10. [7]

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References

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