The Collective (2023 film)

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The Collective
The Collective 2023 poster.png
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTom DeNucci
Written by
  • Matt Rogers
  • Jason James
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAlonso Homs
Edited byThijs Bazelmans
Music byDavid Bateman
Production
company
Yale Productions
Distributed by Quiver Distribution
Release date
  • August 4, 2023 (2023-08-04)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Collective is an American action film written by Matt Rogers and Jason James, directed by Tom DeNucci and starring Lucas Till, Ruby Rose, Mercedes Varnado, Paul Ben-Victor, Tyrese Gibson and Don Johnson. It was released on August 4, 2023.

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Cast

Production

In December 2022, it was reported that Lucas Till, Ruby Rose, Tyrese Gibson and Don Johnson were cast in the film and that principal photography wrapped. [1] The following month, Paul Ben-Victor and Mercedes Varnado were added to the cast. [2]

Release

In May 2023, it was announced that the North American distribution rights to the film were acquired by Quiver Distribution. [3] The film was released in theaters, on digital and on demand on August 4, 2023. [4]

Reception

Jeffrey M. Anderson of Common Sense Media awarded the film two stars out of five. [5]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Grobar, Matt (January 13, 2023). "Paul Ben-Victor & Mercedes Varnado Join Yale Entertainment's Action-Thriller The Collective". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  3. Wiseman, Andreas (May 9, 2023). "The Collective, Starring Lucas Till, Ruby Rose, Tyrese Gibson & Don Johnson, Gets U.S. Deal; First Look Image Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  4. O'Rourke, Ryan (June 27, 2023). "Lucas Till Is a Rookie Assassin Targeting the CIA's Untouchables in 'The Collective' Trailer [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  5. Anderson, Jeffrey M. "Parents' Guide to The Collective". Common Sense Media. Retrieved August 10, 2023.