Added to Plex on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 The Company You Keep is a political thriller directed by Robert Redford, where a former Weather Underground activist, Jim Grant (played by Redford), who has been living under a new identity, goes on the run after a journalist (Shia LaBeouf) exposes his past. The plot explores themes of political idealism and the impact of past actions on the present, blending suspense with a deep exploration of personal and collective history.
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Length: 2h 1m
Genre: Thriller, Drama
This Title is: A suspenseful exploration of political activism and personal history
Cast
Robert Redford, Shia LaBeouf, Julie Christie, Susan Sarandon, Jackie Evancho
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Some thematic material involving politics, brief language and violence
Trivia
- The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in 2012.
- It is based on the 2003 novel of the same name by Neil Gordon.
- The cast features several veteran actors, including Susan Sarandon and Julie Christie, who deliver compelling performances.
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The Company You Keep delivers a reflective and nuanced portrayal of a former activist’s struggle with his past. The film blends thrilling elements with deep political and personal questions, brought to life by a stellar cast. Although it sometimes moves at a measured pace, the storyline captivates with its intensity and the moral quandaries it presents.
