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The Channel

The Channel

Action · Drama · Thriller · 2023

After their bank heist goes wrong, a desperate criminal, his out-of-control brother, and their motley crew of ex-marines must escape New Orleans, United States.

Movie details

The Channel

2023 Action · Drama · Thriller 1h 41m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.2 / 10

Community rating

After their bank heist goes wrong, a desperate criminal, his out-of-control brother, and their motley crew of ex-marines must escape New Orleans, United States.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over The Channel?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

William Kaufman

Written by

William Kaufman · Paul Reichelt

Clayne Crawford

Clayne Crawford

Jamie

Max Martini

Max Martini

Mic Sheridan

Paul Rae

Paul Rae

Billy

Gary Cairns

Gary Cairns

Edwin Smalls

Todd Jenkins

Todd Jenkins

Clarence

Fabiola Andújar

Fabiola Andújar

Gina

Juliene Joyner

Juliene Joyner

Ava

Court is in session

Put The Channel 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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