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Plainclothes

7.420251h 37mMovieDramaRomanceCrime

In 1990s New York, an undercover police officer receives an assignment to lure and arrest gay men. However, he's surprised to discover a scintillating connection with one of his targets. As their secret connection deepens and internal…

DirectorCarmen Emmi
WriterCarmen Emmi
ProducersArthur Landon·Colby Cote

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Carmen Emmi

TBTom Blyth
Tom Blyth
Lucas
RTRussell Tovey
Russell Tovey
Andrew
AFAmy Forsyth
Amy Forsyth
Emily
MDMaria Dizzia
Maria Dizzia
Marie
CCChristian Cooke
Christian Cooke
Ron
GFGabe Fazio
Gabe Fazio
Uncle Paul
JLJohn Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd
Lt. Sollars
SBSam Asa Brownstein
Sam Asa Brownstein
Christian
DFDarius Fraser
Darius Fraser
Jeff
ABAlessandra Ford Balazs
Alessandra Ford Balazs
Jessie
JE
Joseph Emmi
Gus
LB
Luke Burke
Ben

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Plainclothes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Plainclothes?

Plainclothes is streaming on HBO Max in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Plainclothes on Netflix?

No, Plainclothes is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Plainclothes on Amazon Prime Video?

Plainclothes isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Plainclothes for free?

Plainclothes is available on HBO Max in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Plainclothes based on a true story?

Yes — Plainclothes is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).