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In Cold Light

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Ava is trapped. Like a bull in a bucking chute, seconds before exploding onto the rodeo stage. She is hunted. Pursued by those who killed her brother, pursued by her own demons. Ava needs to make a choice. To either save herself and fight another day or to push and become the woman she wishes she could be.
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Peter Travers The Travers Take 4d
2/4
Maika Monroe plays a drug dealer facing off with her rodeo champ dad Troy Kotsur in a by-the-numbers thriller minus any real thrills. It’s the hints of a better film—fiercer, funnier, more attuned to a woman’s point of view—that nag at you. Go to Full Review Sheila O'Malley RogerEbert.com 4d
A lot of thrillers are exciting but empty. 'In Cold Light' is thrilling but very full in unexpected and complicated ways. Go to Full Review Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 5d
2/5
In Cold Light is far better constructed and executed than its generic, straight-to-video title might imply, but it’s too monotonous – in the literal meaning of the word – to reach its aspirations or to really use its cast. Go to Full Review Tara McNamara Common Sense Media 17h
2/5
It's not great, but at least this crime thriller makes one thing clear: No good can come from selling drugs. Go to Full Review Joseph Neff Spectrum Culture 2d
In Cold Light is ultimately a standard issue thriller, doing nothing to reinvent and too little to invigorate its genre. Go to Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix 3d
Despite having some gritty scenes, the crime drama In Cold Light has credibility issues in an increasingly far-fetched story about a paroled drug dealer who becomes a fugitive and a vigilante after her twin brother is murdered. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mr Hollywood 3d Gritty looking. Was entertaining. It doesn’t shy away from violence. If you don’t mind that in movies then you’ll enjoy it See more Robert W 4d One of the worst movies I’ve seen in awhile. See more 3asygoing 2d One of the worst movies youre going to see all year. Helen Hunts career is done, thats apparent. The movie is 100% garbage. 1/6th of the movie is in sign language, with no subtitle soyou know in case your one of the millions of people that no sign language. See more John O. @jayfo 2d Dark and depressing, I couldn’t possibly recommend it. Pretty much about drugs leading to great potential See more joel g @davidbondo 2d looks like it was shot on a cell phone and looks like it had a total budget of $1000 to make this movie.. Acting was barely tolerable.. Plot was even worse. Shot mostly during the night to save money..There was this bearded guy that communicated in sign laguage and they didnt even have the decency to put down subtitles for the stuff he was saying.. What a disaster. I dont even think Netflix would pick this up. No I KNOW netflix wouldnt pick this up and show.Too low quality. See more Tammy M @TammyLovesMovies 3d This was a decent movie. It could’ve been much better with just a few tweaks. I’m still trying to figure out why they had quite a few scenes with only sign language but didn’t have subtitles. Very frustrating for those of us who don’t know sign language. The viewer therefore missed out on the relationship and what was going on between Ava, her brother, and their father. Just doesn’t make sense!! See more Read all reviews
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Maxime Giroux

Director

Maika Monroe

Ava

Troy Kotsur

Will

Helen Hunt

Claire

Allan Hawco

Bob Whyte

Jesse Irving

Tom
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Synopsis Ava is trapped. Like a bull in a bucking chute, seconds before exploding onto the rodeo stage. She is hunted. Pursued by those who killed her brother, pursued by her own demons. Ava needs to make a choice. To either save herself and fight another day or to push and become the woman she wishes she could be.
Director
Maxime Giroux
Producer
Yanick Létourneau, Mike MacMillan
Screenwriter
Patrick Whistler
Distributor
Saban Films
Production Co
Périphéria, Lithium Studios
Rating
R (Language|Violence/Bloody Images|Some Drug Material)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 36m
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