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In this gripping thriller, a close-knit family is caught in the turmoil of a controversial rising movement known as "The Change." Ellen and Paul (Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler) witness their lives fall apart when Ellen's former student Liz (Phoebe Dynevor) reappears and starts dating their son (Dylan O'Brien). As Liz becomes a part of the Taylor family, tensions rise and loyalties are tested. Liz's role in "The Change" brings simmering conflicts to the surface, unraveling the fabric of the family just as the nation itself stands on edge during an alarming and challenging time of uncertainty.

2025 · 1h 51m
Director Jan Komasa

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In this gripping thriller, a close-knit family is caught in the turmoil of a controversial rising movement known as "The Change." Ellen and Paul (Diane Lane and Kyle Chandler) witness their lives fall apart when Ellen's former student Liz (Phoebe Dynevor) reappears and starts dating their son (Dylan O'Brien). As Liz becomes a part of the Taylor family, tensions rise and loyalties are tested. Liz's role in "The Change" brings simmering conflicts to the surface, unraveling the fabric of the family just as the nation itself stands on edge during an alarming and challenging time of uncertainty.

COMMON SENSE

Tense, mature political thriller really hits home.

TOMATOMETER
Average 6.4
Reviews 64
Fresh 42
Rotten 22

Information

Studio
Lionsgate
Released
2025
Run Time
1 hr 51 min
Rated
R for language throughout, some violent content, drug use and sexual references.
Region of Origin
United States
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Languages

Original Audio
English
Audio

English (AD, Dolby Atmos, AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩), French (France) (AAC)

Subtitles

English (CC), Dutch , French (France)

Accessibility

Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen, to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.