Critically acclaimed director Justin Kurzel (True History of the Kelly Gang, Macbeth) and screenwriter Zach Baylin have come together for the upcoming historical drama, The Order, based on the 1989 book, The Silent Brotherhood. Set in the 1980s, the movie revolves around an FBI agent and his pursuit of a white supremacist group.
There has been plenty of buzz around The Order as Jude Law takes on the lead role and as far as the trailer goes, his performance might just win him many accolades. In this article, we will explore more elements of Kurzel’s movie, including the plot and cast, so make sure you stick around!
What is the Plot of The Order?
Set in the 1980s, The movie follows an FBI Agent, Terry Husk, who notices a pattern in recent crimes that take place across the Pacific Northwest, and this leads him to a white supremacist group led by Bob Mathews.
Husk must do whatever it takes to prove that these crimes are the work of the supremacist group and not everyday criminals, and for this, he creates his own team. You can catch a glimpse of Husk’s work in the trailer of The Order.
The Cast of The Order
As we mentioned earlier, Jude Law takes on the lead role in The movie as he plays the role of the FBI agent, Terry Husk. Law is best known for his performances in movies like The Holiday, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sherlock Holmes, Firebrand, Enemy at the Gates, Cold Mountain, Closer, and Anna Karenina.
Joining Law in the cast of The Order are Nicholas Hoult (Warm Bodies, The Great), Tye Sheridan (Ready Player One, Mud), Jurnee Smollett (Lovecraft Country, The Burial), Alison Oliver (Conversations with Friends, Saltburn), Marc Maron (GLOW, The Bad Guys), Odessa Young (Mothering Sunday, Assassination Nation), Sebastian Pigott (Below Her Mouth, The Song to My Heart), and Huxley Fisher (Birds Who Fear Death, Heartland) among others.
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When and Where Can You Watch The Order?
The Order premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival in August this year and will be accessible to more people in the United States on December 6, 2024, with a limited theatrical release.
In select places outside the US, The Order will be distributed by Prime Video, however, the release date for the same hasn’t been announced just yet, but we will keep you posted.
Conclusion
Kurzel’s expert direction paired with exceptional performances from Law and Hoult makes The Order a must-watch, especially for those who love a good crime drama. Do let us know in the comments what you think about this movie so far!