The East

2013 • 116 minutes

About this movie

In THE EAST, Sarah Moss (Brit Marling) is a brilliant operative for an elite private intelligence firm whose top objective is to ruthlessly protect the interests of their A-list corporate clientele. She is assigned to go undercover to infiltrate an anarchist collective known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations. Living amongst them in an effort to get closer to their members, Sarah finds herself unexpectedly torn between two worlds as she starts to fall in love with the group's charismatic leader, finding her life and her priorities irrevocably changed.

Ratings and reviews

I loved this movie! The 3 main actors, who I already loved, did such a fantastic job in this film. I was absolutely blown away! Ellen Page is barely recognizable...I mean this physically, yes--but mostly how different this role is from anything(at least that I know of) that she has done before. The storyline is great and it really pulls at your heartstrings but at the same time your adrenaline is always pumping. Don't miss this incredible film with these amazing actors or u will live to regret it I promise.

This is a morally compelling film from both sides, and the end made me cry. I think it has a complex and original story, and the main character has an excellent internal ethical compass. People who enjoy staying blind will hate this movie.

Insightful, well-told story with good talent and subtlety. I don't know where they found the locations for the film but they were all perfect and really added to the mood. Recommended!