The Verdict
"Given an extra sinew of authenticity by the metatextual casting of Alison Brie and Dave Franco at the top of their game,Togetheris a body horror that's as emotionally sticky as it is memorably gnarly."
"Surging with chemistry from the leads,Togetherfuses the bizarre with the perturbed, crafting its own sort of alchemy that feels wholly original."
Movie Review and Other Insights
Together is a visionary Horror, Sci-Fi film directed by the acclaimed Michael Shanks (Mike Cowap). Released in theaters on Jul 30, 2025, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by Picturestart and distributed by NEON, the film features a runtime of 1h 42m.
The story follows years into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh. Leading the cast are star performers Michael Shanks, Dave Franco, Alison Brie, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated R for Graphic Nudity|Brief Drug Content|Language|Sexual Content|Violent/Disturbing Content, Together delivers a Dolby Atmos audio experience presented in a Flat (1.85:1) aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "Given an extra sinew of authenticity by the metatextual casting of Alison Brie and Dave Franco at the top of their game,Togetheris a body horror that's as emotionally sticky as it is memorably gnarly."
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Critic Reviews
"The metaphor of attachment finally isn’t just about visualising co-dependence; what gets under your skin is Tim and Millie’s fear that they’re forgetting how to be close at all."
"Because of all the Sundance buzz, even as I watched Together's supremely gruesome climax, I was a bit bereft, hungering for something more."
"The beauty of the film and of the screenplay from... writer-director Michael Shanks is that it’s an unforgiving dissection of co-dependent romantic relationships as well as a giddy and frequently stomach-churning scream-at-the-screen body horror."
"If things feel gallingly defeatist in key aspects – the ultimate sunk cost fallacy – then regardless, Together‘s detail-heavy body horror does its best work when it focuses on the minutiae."
"There are only so many places the narrative can go here, but that’s not really the point. It’s the way they react to crises together, believing or disbelieving, with good reasons on either side, and addressing past trauma"
"Together is gruesome and disturbing in the best "body horror" sense, but it’s also wickedly funny and deeply perceptive."
Audience Reviews
Yeah this was good !
it warmed my heart and made me laugh! Such a fun cast!
Fresh new take on horror had me entertained wondering what’s next
If you like crazy then you will love this!
What is love! Baby, don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me. No more.
Good acting, good concept. I felt like there was a build up, however, that never reached its full potential. The body horror also wasn’t as graphic as I feel the trailer hyped it up to be (I’m a weirdo and like gore). Other than that the story made sense and I enjoyed the twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Together released?
Together hit theaters on Jul 30, 2025, Wide. It became available for streaming on Aug 26, 2025.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 1h 42m. It falls under the Horror, Sci-Fi genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Atmos.
Who is the director of Together?
The movie is directed by Michael Shanks. The script was penned by Michael Shanks.
Who are the main actors in Together?
The top billed cast includes:
- Michael Shanks as Director
- Dave Franco as Tim
- Alison Brie as Millie
- Damon Herriman as Jamie
- Mia Morrissey as Cath
Why is Together rated R?
It is rated R (Graphic Nudity|Brief Drug Content|Language|Sexual Content|Violent/Disturbing Content)
Which studio produced the movie?
Together was produced by Picturestart and distributed worldwide by NEON.
About the movie
NEWYears into their relationship, Tim and Millie (Dave Franco and Alison Brie) find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.
- Director
- Michael Shanks
- Producers
- Mike Cowap, Andrew Mittman, Erik Feig, Julia Hammer, Tim Headington, Max Silva, Alison Brie, Dave Franco
- Screenwriter
- Michael Shanks
- Distributor
- NEON
- Production
- Picturestart
- Genre
- Horror, Sci-Fi
- Release Date
- Jul 30, 2025, Wide
- Run Time
- 1h 42m
- Rating
- R
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Aspect Ratio
- Flat (1.85:1)