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The Thinning (2016)

"Only the smartest will survive"

6.7/10 1h 24m Oct 12, 2016
Thriller Drama Horror

In a post-apocalyptic future where population control is dictated by a high-school aptitude test, two students discover the test is smoke and mirrors hiding a larger conspiracy.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Thinning
Original Language EN
Budget $100,000
Status Released
Popularity 3.8

Cast

Logan Paul
Logan Paul
Blake Redding
Popularity: 0.7
Peyton List
Peyton List
Laina Michaels
Popularity: 1.7
Lia Marie Johnson
Lia Marie Johnson
Ellie Harper
Popularity: 0.2
Calum Worthy
Calum Worthy
Kellan Woods
Popularity: 0.7
Ryan Whitney
Ryan Whitney
Sarah Foster
Popularity: 0.4
Michael Traynor
Michael Traynor
Mason King
Popularity: 0.1
Stacey Dash
Stacey Dash
Kendra Birch
Popularity: 0.4
Matthew Glave
Matthew Glave
Governor Redding
Popularity: 1.1
Robert Gant
Robert Gant
Vince Davi
Popularity: 0.3
Kiersten Warren
Kiersten Warren
Barbara Michaels
Popularity: 0.7
Jana Gallagher
Jana Gallagher
Ms. Cole
Popularity: 0.1
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Patrick O'Sullivan
Mr. Glass
Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Director Michael J. Gallagher
Writer Michael J. Gallagher, Steve Greene
Producer Michael Wormser, Jana Gallagher, Michael J. Gallagher
Editor Brian Ufberg
Executive Producer Steve Greene

Production

Cinemand
US
Legendary Digital Media
US
YouTube Red
US
Kids At Play
US

Videos & Trailers

THE THINNING - Official Trailer
THE THINNING - Official Trailer
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Keywords

high school dystopia conspiracy eugenics aptitude test meritocracy

Reviews from TMDB

Alunauwie 10/10
Sep 15, 2025

The film offers a strong concept highlighting overpopulation and government control through a brutal academic elimination system. Though the idea is compelling, it reflects the flaws of programs tainted by political interest and inequality. Solid performances and tense sound design lead into an open ... Read more

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Details
Release Date October 12, 2016
Runtime 1h 24m
Budget $100,000
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 3.8
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