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The Squad: Home Run

The Squad: Home Run

Action · Thriller · Crime · 2023

Former Antigang legend Niels Cartier, known for his muscular and unconventional methods, left the force following an intervention that went wrong and led to the death of his wife. When the gang of bank robbers responsible for her death reappears eight years later, Niels won't let anyone stand in his way to seek revenge. Even if it means forming an explosive duo with his temperamental 14-year-old daughter.

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The Squad: Home Run

2023 Action · Thriller · Crime 1h 33m

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6.1 / 10

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Former Antigang legend Niels Cartier, known for his muscular and unconventional methods, left the force following an intervention that went wrong and led to the death of his wife. When the gang of bank robbers responsible for her death reappears eight years later, Niels won't let anyone stand in his way to seek revenge. Even if it means forming an explosive duo with his temperamental 14-year-old daughter.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Benjamin Rocher

Written by

François Loubeyre · Bertrand Soulier · Benjamin Rocher

Alban Lenoir

Alban Lenoir

Niels Cartier

Jean Reno

Jean Reno

Serge Buren

Sofia Essaïdi

Sofia Essaïdi

Aurore Chalet

Stéfi Celma

Stéfi Celma

Ricci

Cassiopée Mayance

Cassiopée Mayance

Charlotte-Serge

Sébastien Lalanne

Sébastien Lalanne

Genoves

Jean-Toussaint Bernard

Jean-Toussaint Bernard

Boulez

Court is in session

Put The Squad: Home Run on trial.

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

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.