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In from the Side movie storyline. Minute for minute, you won’t find a more handsome-packed film this year than British rugby drama In from the Side, a surprisingly moving sports-team story slathered in sweat, streaked with mud, and dripping with sexuality.
As a “B Squad” of gay athletes tries to overcome inexperience and push past rivalries to score an elusive win, a secret affair simmers among them. Romantic Mark (puppy-eyed Alexander Lincoln) finds himself unable to avoid the blazing appeal of teammate Warren (Alexander King), who sets off every red (or in rugby, yellow) flag: the cocky attitude, the emotional unavailability, the long-term boyfriend.
In From The Side dives deep into rugby-half macho battlefield, half tender brotherhood-but don’t sweat the rules (or “laws,” which even the sport’s fans find impenetrable): the real drama occurs off the field as infidelities, heartbreak, and unimpeded passions rule the day. A triumph for director Matt Carter-who shot, edited, co-wrote, and composed the music-In from the Side infuses every vivid frame with heat.
In from the Side is a 2022 British romantic drama film, directed by Matt Carter and written by Carter and Adam Silver. The film, which features Alexander Lincoln and Alexander King, tells the story of rugby players Mark and Warren from a cash-strapped and divided gay rugby club unwittingly sleepwalk into an adulterous affair, but must conceal their growing feelings or risk destroying the club they love. Carter had been involved in inclusive rugby for 8 years when the film was released. It was released in the United Kingdom on 16 September 2022. It was released in the US on 20 January 2023. In the UK it is rated 15. It was released on Netflix UK on 28 March.
In from the Side (2023)
Directed by: Matt Carter
Starring: Alexander Lincoln, Alexander King, William Hearle, Christopher Sherwood, Carl Loughlin, Peter McPherson, Pearse Egan, Ivan Comisso, Alex Hammond, Chris Garner, Mary Lincoln
Screenplay by: Matt Carter, Adam Silver
Production Design by: Xanvier Allison
Cinematography by: Matt Carter
Film Editing by: Matt Carter
Costume Design by: Matt Carter
Music by: Matt Carter
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: Verve (UK), Strand Releasing (US)
Release Date: September 16, 2022 (United Kingdom), January 20, 2023 (United States)
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