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Summary Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, ...
Directed By: Michael Shanks
Written By: Michael Shanks
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Summary Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, ...
Directed By: Michael Shanks
Written By: Michael Shanks
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 39 Critic Reviews
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85% Positive
33 Reviews
33 Reviews
15% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 39 Critic Reviews
75
85% Positive
33 Reviews
33 Reviews
15% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Jul 31, 2025
One to talk about afterwards with your significant other — if the subject matter hasn’t made you terrified of spending too much time alone with them.
Jan 27, 2025
A giddy grotesquerie that has midnight-movie crowd-pleaser written all over it.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 123 User Ratings
6.8
72% Positive
88 Ratings
88 Ratings
20% Mixed
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
8% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 123 User Ratings
6.8
72% Positive
88 Ratings
88 Ratings
20% Mixed
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
8% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
Aug 5, 2025
Another original movie for 2025! I loved this creepy and gross movie. I didn't know where this was going to go but it was a good ride to find out. Ultimately, this is a story about love and a couples commitment to each other and the sacrifices made for that kind of connection. (he said tongue in cheek) You'll see. Oof.
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Feb 3, 2025
For a directorial debut, Shanks hits it out of the park with his delightfully squirm-worthy horror comedy.
Aug 1, 2025
Brie and Franco know how to find their way from grim to funny. The laughs come in their deadpan underreactions and freaked-out over-reactions at their plight.
Jul 25, 2025
Doing double duty as both a romcom and a twisted body horror movie is a tonal challenge that "Together" pulls off successfully, in large part thanks to how fun it is.
Jul 29, 2025
That Together treats its body horror as just another wrinkle in the complexities of what it means to love someone else is writer-director Michael Shanks’s smartest move.
Jul 31, 2025
Together is less a fully conceived horror movie than a plodding relationship drama with some impressively disgusting effects superimposed on it. The two elements, alas, don’t quite complete each other.
Sep 11, 2025
first english, below spanish: english: a hidden gem; only a few will truly appreciate it. ‘together’ opens with an impeccable introduction: in just a few words and actions it manages to present its characters with a clarity and naturalness that few films achieve. from the very first scene it sets a clear course and an emotional foundation that immediately captures the viewer. the proposal is fascinating, offering a profound reflection on love, soulmates, and what we understand as “the love of your life". the visual approach responds with both rawness and beauty to what the story requires: it’s not about excessive artifices, but about precise and effective resources that reinforce the film’s intimate tone. however, there are aspects that prevent it from being considered flawless. at certain points, the plot relies on characters whose sole purpose seems to be delivering exposition, without further development. added to this is the lack of more explicit visual elements, which somewhat diminishes the realism, though without clashing with the overall result. the music, inevitably reminiscent of titles like 'midsommar', works subtly and immersively, creating an atmosphere full of meaning. yet what truly sustains and elevates the film are its leads: alison brie and dave franco deliver extraordinary performances, with a magnetic chemistry that makes every interaction a pleasure to watch. they are, without a doubt, among the finest performances seen in the genre in recent years. it’s worth noting that those who claim the ending “doesn’t make sense” probably haven’t understood the film’s underlying proposal. the conclusion responds coherently to the emotional and narrative logic the movie has built from the very beginning, and grasping it requires embracing the intimate and symbolic perspective with which it’s conceived. ‘together’ is one of those films that leave you wanting to keep exploring its universe, not because it necessarily needs a sequel, but because it genuinely sparks interest in its characters and story. its spirit recalls the cinema of a24, not so much in visuals but in the kind of storytelling: intimate, daring, and deeply human. in the end, this is a captivating work, with far more strengths than flaws, one that comes very close to being outstanding. it’s the kind of experience that, once it ends, makes you reflect and wish to see its protagonists once again. spanish: una joya con poca relevancia; pocos sabrán apreciarla. ‘together’ arranca con una introducción impecable: en apenas unas palabras y acciones logra presentar a sus personajes con una claridad y naturalidad que pocas películas alcanzan. desde la primera escena establece un rumbo definido y un trasfondo emocional que capturan al espectador de inmediato. la propuesta resulta fascinante, planteando una reflexión profunda sobre el amor, las almas gemelas y aquello que entendemos como “el amor de tu vida”. el apartado visual responde con crudeza y belleza a lo que la historia exige: no se trata de artificios excesivos, sino de recursos justos y efectivos, que refuerzan el tono intimista del relato. sin embargo, hay aspectos que impiden hablar de una obra perfecta. en ciertos momentos, la trama recurre a personajes cuya única función parece ser la de servir como vehículo explicativo, sin mayor desarrollo propio. a ello se suma la ausencia de un componente más explícito en lo visual, lo cual resta un matiz de realismo, aunque sin llegar a desentonar con el conjunto. la música, que evoca inevitablemente a títulos como 'midsommar', acompaña de manera sutil y envolvente, generando una atmósfera cargada de significado. pero si algo sostiene y eleva a la película son sus protagonistas: alison brie y dave franco entregan actuaciones extraordinarias, con una química magnética que convierte cada interacción en un placer para el espectador. son, sin duda, de los mejores trabajos interpretativos que se han visto en el género en los últimos años. es importante señalar que quienes consideren que el desenlace “no tiene sentido” probablemente no hayan comprendido el trasfondo de la propuesta. el final responde coherentemente a la lógica emocional y narrativa que la película ha construido desde su inicio, y entenderlo requiere aceptar la perspectiva íntima y simbólica con la que está concebida. ‘together’ es de esas películas que dejan con ganas de seguir explorando su universo, no porque requiera necesariamente una secuela, sino porque logra despertar un interés genuino por sus personajes y su historia. su espíritu recuerda al cine de a24, no tanto en lo estético, sino en el tipo de relato: íntimo, arriesgado y centrado en lo humano. en definitiva, se trata de una obra cautivadora, con más virtudes que defectos, que se queda muy cerca de ser sobresaliente. una de esas experiencias que, al terminar, invitan a reflexionar y a querer volver a ver a sus protagonistas una vez más.
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Aug 21, 2025
O roteiro do filme exala aquele perfume que sabemos ser calhorda, e aí a direção juntamente com a direção de arte vão inserir elementos pra tornar tudo muito melhor, e somando-se ao excelente trabalho cênico dos protagonistas, consegue entregar uma obra visceral em muitas partes, boba em certas outras. É divertido, ao menos.
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Aug 21, 2025
Eu gostei da ideia do filme, mas achei que faltou profundidade em abordar a tal "benção" ou "maldição" corporal que retratam. Os momentos de terror são bons e tensos, mas algumas cenas são muito escuras. O final pode não agradar, porém acho que fez sentido nessa história por mais absurdo que seja.
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Aug 17, 2025
Despite the ever-growing popularity of horror films, I can honestly say I’ve really tired of half-baked releases that just don’t cut it, and that’s very much the case with this debut feature from writer-director Michael Shanks. By “half-baked,” I’m referring to pictures that aren’t especially scary, fall into patterns of predictable plot developments, routinely incorporate vague, unexplained elements, and fail woefully in their attempts at trying to offer audiences “something more” in terms of meaningful content, themes or insights. Regrettably, this combination of underwhelming qualities often results in meandering narratives that make little sense and don’t deliver on their hoped-for entertainment and visionary promises. It’s particularly disappointing with offerings that aspire to the commendable “smart horror” moniker yet still manage to come up short, as is so here. For what it’s worth, “Together” follows the cryptic, unsettling experiences of Tim (Dave Franco) and Millie (Alison Brie), a tale in which these real-life off-screen spouses portray a long-term unmarried couple whose relationship has hit troubled waters, resulting in a gap wider between them than what most of us saw during the days of social distancing. This becomes further aggravated when the long-term city duo relocates to the country, where Millie takes a new teaching job while Tim tries to sort out his future as a wannabe rock star. They genuinely seem to love one another, but is that enough to sustain their partnership? And, when they fall prey to a series of odd paranormal experiences that simultaneously drive them emotionally further apart while bringing them physically closer together (literally) than they ever could have imagined, their lives and world are turned upside down. In telling their story, the filmmaker seeks to make a statement about the challenges and joys that can accompany long-term romances, using a horror context as the backdrop for the exploration of these notions. And, while this approach may have some laudable merits on paper, the execution of this idea nevertheless leaves much to be desired, leading viewers through a series of underdeveloped and unrelated episodes that collectively fail to gel. Sadly, whatever connections were being sought after here are often scattered, employing a variety of tropes that just don’t mesh well. The film is at times romantic, at times modestly frightening and at times comedically campy, but it never settles on a consistent path as the story plays out. What’s more, the chemistry between the two leads is never truly convincing, making one wonder why these two partners are together in the first place and how they’ve managed to stay together as long as they have. In short, this offering ironically never really hangs “together” in my estimation, a major letdown for what was supposed to be one of the most anticipated releases of the summer movie season. Unfortunately, though, this typifies what has happened with so many of today’s horror flicks, including many of the more ambitious projects that have sought to raise the bar for this genre. Indeed, there’s not much to see here, folks, so my recommendation is to simply move along.
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Production Company
- 1.21
- 30WEST
- Picturestart
- Princess Pictures
- Tango Entertainment (III)
Release Date Jul 30, 2025
Duration 1 h 42 m
Rating R
Awards
Astra Film Awards
• 2 Nominations
Sydney Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
