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The Thinning( 2016)

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67%
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Only the smartest will survive

Overview

In a post-apocalyptic future where population control is dictated by a high-school aptitude test, two students discover the test is smoke and mirrors hiding a larger conspiracy.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Logan Paul

      Blake Redding

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      Peyton List

      Laina Michaels

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      Lia Marie Johnson

      Ellie Harper

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      Calum Worthy

      Kellan Woods

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      Ryan Whitney

      Sarah Foster

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      Michael Traynor

      Mason King

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      Stacey Dash

      Kendra Birch

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      Matthew Glave

      Governor Redding

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      Robert Gant

      Vince Davi

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      Kiersten Warren

      Barbara Michaels

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      Jana Gallagher

      Ms. Cole

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      Patrick O'Sullivan

      Mr. Glass

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      Amy Paffrath

      Wendy Banks

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      Jeff Corbett

      Victor Woods

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      Laura Harring

      Georgina Preston

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      Aria Lyric Leabu

      Corrine Michaels

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      Marcel Nahapetian

      Joey Michaels

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      David A. Cooper

      Ted Grover

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      Steven Cox

      Wade Freeman

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      Kurt Caceres

      Hank

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      Sunkrish Bala

      Dr. Prakash

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      Makeda Declet

      Female DPC Guard

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      Bernard X. Kopsho

      Chuck Freeman

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      Sully Zack

      Layne Vick

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      Steven Wash Jr.

      Marcus Langley

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      Cooper J. Friedman

      Nathan

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      Alexa Rambarran

      Preppy Girl

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      Adwin Brown

      Preppy Guy

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      Nikki Boyer

      Political Expert

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      Hunter Paris

      Cheating Teen

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      Ramona Young

      Adele

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      Frank Gerrish

      Balding Teacher

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      Scott Broderick

      Carl

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      Patrick Mulderrig

      DPC Guard

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      Janna Cardia

      Frustrated Parent

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      Laura Covelli

      Friendly Teacher

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      Tara Platt

      Animation Voice Over (voice)

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      Miles Elliot

      Simon

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    A review by Alunauwie

    10
    Written by Alunauwie on Mon Sep 15 2025
    The film offers a strong concept highlighting overpopulation and government control through a brutal academic elimination system. Though the idea is compelling, it reflects the flaws of programs tainted by political interest and inequality. Solid performances and tense sound design lead into an open ending that sets up its sequel effectively. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    100000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • high school
    • dystopia
    • conspiracy
    • eugenics
    • aptitude test
    • meritocracy