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Groupers

  • 2019
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
1.1K
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Groupers (2019)
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ComedyDrama

A grad student kidnaps two homophobic high-school bullies to use as her subjects in an experiment performed at the bottom of an empty swimming pool.A grad student kidnaps two homophobic high-school bullies to use as her subjects in an experiment performed at the bottom of an empty swimming pool.A grad student kidnaps two homophobic high-school bullies to use as her subjects in an experiment performed at the bottom of an empty swimming pool.

  • Director
    • Anderson Cowan
  • Writer
    • Anderson Cowan
  • Stars
    • Nicole Dambro
    • Joey Madden
    • Cameron Duckett
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Anderson Cowan
    • Writer
      • Anderson Cowan
    • Stars
      • Nicole Dambro
      • Joey Madden
      • Cameron Duckett
    • 113User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

    Videos3

    Groupers
    Trailer 0:40
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    Groupers: Who Is Orin?
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    Groupers: Who Is Orin?
    Groupers: Who Is Orin?
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    Groupers: Who Is Orin?
    Groupers: The Hooded Homo
    Clip 0:47
    Groupers: The Hooded Homo

    Photos11

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    Nicole Dambro
    Nicole Dambro
    • Meg
    Joey Madden
    • Brad
    • (as Peter Mayer-Klepchick)
    Cameron Duckett
    Cameron Duckett
    • Dylan
    Jesse Pudles
    • Orin
    Brian Ioakimedes
    Brian Ioakimedes
    • Talkie
    Max Reed III
    Max Reed III
    • Frank
    Travis Stanberry
    Travis Stanberry
    • Hank
    Terrance Wentz
    • Durant
    Marqus Bobesich
    Marqus Bobesich
    • Tex
    Edward Jackson
    • Omar
    Travis Lee Eller
    Travis Lee Eller
    • Professor Cooper
    Mike Carano
    • Bartender
    Laurence Scott Murphy
    Laurence Scott Murphy
    • Homeless Man
    • (as Scott Murphy)
    Robin S. Roth
    Robin S. Roth
    • Dylan's Grandma
    • (as Robin Roth)
    Adam Manley
    • High School Bully 1
    Kaleb Rich-Harris
    • Dirk
    Andrew Garrett
    Andrew Garrett
    • Grad Student #1
    Jordan Montgomery
    • Grad. Student #2
    • Director
      • Anderson Cowan
    • Writer
      • Anderson Cowan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews113

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    6ajones311

    Promise but falls slightly short

    I bought this movie because I'm a fan of the filmmaker's podcasting endeavors. The film has some great moments. The Rashomon-style sequences are really well-done. And the performances by Nicole Dambro as Meg and Terrance Wentz as Durant are incredible. It is clearly an indie film and I forgive (and actually appreciate) some of those indie flaws, but I have a hard time forgiving the bad dialogue. Some of it is saved by great performances from the actors and the interesting story, but, ultimately, the dialogue brings it down from 9 to 6 stars.
    8fawndoggie

    Decent Fun!

    Cheers to this fun movie! Well acted and Directed, Its a good time.
    5garethathomas

    A good first effort...

    Groupers is never going to win an oscar, but it is a bit of fun. I have seen a lot worse and this effort from a first time Director is much better than some of the formulaic dross on Netflix/Amazon.
    8troytaylor-04036

    I am not a film critic...and I enjoyed the movie

    I am not a critic or a "film school guy", I am just like to watch various types of movies and appreciate them for what they are, a brief escape from reality. This movie is weird, somewhat disturbing, and has some dark humor to hold the attention of the audience throughout. It's a look into how groups form, shape your thinking, and ultimately how we can grow out of the 'group think' mindset. If you don't take yourself too seriously, you can, and should, enjoy this film for what it is...
    6mbindon

    1st half held promise

    For a movie on a shoestring budget it looked good. The movie started off pretty well but it was just too long and ran out of steam. The last act with new character introductions were thinly written and juvenile. It just did not stick the landing. That said I thought the movie showed promise and the 1st half I would rate a 8 stars the last half 4 stars. This is not a good as some of the reviews suggest ( fans ) and certainly not as bad as some ( just angry ) reviewers suggest. Not for everyone but you can do much worse.

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    • Trivia
      The movie was shot in 14 days.
    • Crazy credits
      Concept concocted on The After Disaster Episode 224
    • Connections
      References A Clockwork Orange (1971)
    • Soundtracks
      Homeless in Heathrow
      Written by Fartbarf

      Performed by Fartbarf

      Courtesy of Space Jumbles Music

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Морские окуни
    • Filming locations
      • Glendale, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Cold Cockle Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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