Submission

2017, Drama, 1h 46m

43 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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It's thoughtful and well-acted, but Submission falls frustratingly short in its attempt to offer insightful commentary through its timely premise. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student.
  • Rating:
    R (Language|Sexual Content|Nudity)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Richard Levine
  • Producer:
    Wren Arthur, Jared Goldman
  • Writer:
    Richard Levine
  • Release Date (Theaters):
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  • Distributor:
    Great Point Media

Cast & Crew

Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Ted Swenson
Addison Timlin
Addison Timlin
Angela Argo
Kyra Sedgwick
Kyra Sedgwick
Sherrie Swenson
Janeane Garofalo
Janeane Garofalo
Magda Moynahan
Ritchie Coster
Ritchie Coster
Dean Bentham
Colby Minifie
Colby Minifie
Ruby Swenson
Alison Bartlett
Alison Bartlett
Angela's Mother
Malika Samuel
Malika Samuel
Makeesha
David Pittu
David Pittu
Bernard Levy
Juan Castano
Juan Castano
Carlos
Wali Collins
Wali Collins
Gerry Sloper
Ashley Trawinski
Ashley Trawinski
Meg
Matt Ballard
Matt Ballard
Steven Argo
Richard Levine
Richard Levine
Director
Richard Levine
Richard Levine
Screenwriter
Wren Arthur
Wren Arthur
Producer
Jared Goldman
Jared Goldman
Producer
Robert A. Halmi
Robert A. Halmi
Executive Producer
Jim Reeve
Jim Reeve
Executive Producer
Hillary Spera
Hillary Spera
Cinematographer
Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee
Film Editing
Jeff Russo
Jeff Russo
Original Music
Sara K. White
Sara K. White
Production Design
Naomi Munro
Naomi Munro
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