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Fatale

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After a wild one-night stand, Derrick (Michael Ealy), a successful sports agent, watches his perfect life slowly disappear when he discovers that the sexy and mysterious woman he risked everything for, is a determined police detective (Hilary Swank) who entangles him in her latest investigation. As he tries desperately to put the pieces together, he falls deeper into her trap, risking his family, his career, and even his life. FATALE is a suspenseful and provocative psychological thriller and an unpredictable game of cat and mouse where one mistake can change your life.
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Critics Consensus

While it's better than a fair number of other adultery-fueled stalker films, Fatale fails to generate as much heat as the superior erotic thrillers it evokes.

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Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) 05/05/2021
3/5
The writing is notably wooden, though the cast is skilled enough this may not register straight away. Once the penny drops, the film becomes a rather fascinating study in all the tricks actors use to bring routine dialogue to life. Go to Full Review Chris Hewitt Minneapolis Star Tribune 01/14/2021
1.5/4
I guess we've arrived at the point where even movie titles are dogwhistles? Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 01/09/2021
1.5/4
The tedious thriller starring Michael Ealy and Hilary Swank adds nothing new to the genre of female psycho movies... Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Bloody Disgusting 08/23/2023
2.5/5
Despite being frequently absurd and illogical, there’s something pleasurably trashy about Fatale. It is quite watchable and the exploration of race, while frequently verging on stereotypical, expands the scope of the subgenre in intriguing directions. Go to Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut 09/09/2022
2.5/5
While the result is more engaging than one would expect, make no mistake, Fatale is exactly the type of movie you think it is going in and was made for the ones who enjoy the genre. Go to Full Review Zoë Rose Bryant Loud and Clear Reviews 09/01/2022
3/5
Fatale’s story is a not-so-subtle riff on 1987’s Fatal Attraction, but Hilary Swank’s engrossing performance is enough to keep us engaged regardless. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicholas 03/23/2021 It was predictable but decent See more Kev Adams 03/16/2021 Movie is thrilling from beginning to end. See more Lamar Davis 03/01/2021 Great plot, great acting, good ending! See more Jennifer C 02/28/2021 Your review will help others decide whether to watch. See more Dylan 02/26/2021 Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Very suspenseful. See more Janita 02/24/2021 Very good movie would like to see it again See more Read all reviews
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Deon Taylor

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Hilary Swank

Detective Valerie Quinlan

Michael Ealy

Derrick

Mike Colter

Rafe

Danny Pino

Carter Haywood

Tyrin Turner

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Synopsis After a wild one-night stand, Derrick (Michael Ealy), a successful sports agent, watches his perfect life slowly disappear when he discovers that the sexy and mysterious woman he risked everything for, is a determined police detective (Hilary Swank) who entangles him in her latest investigation. As he tries desperately to put the pieces together, he falls deeper into her trap, risking his family, his career, and even his life. FATALE is a suspenseful and provocative psychological thriller and an unpredictable game of cat and mouse where one mistake can change your life.
Director
Deon Taylor
Producer
Roxanne Avent, Deon Taylor, Hilary Swank
Screenwriter
David Loughery
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Hidden Empire Film Group, Hidden Empire Film Group (HEFG)
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Language|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 18, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 8, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.3M
Runtime
1h 43m
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