---
title: "The East"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-east-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 87499
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The East (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-east-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The East is a film first released in 2013. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by TSG Entertainment, Scott Free Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A corporate spy infiltrates a radical activist group, questioning her loyalties."

### Why Watch
- Tense espionage narrative
- Strong performances
- Thought‑provoking themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Familiar genre tropes may feel predictable
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG‑13, the film includes moderate violence and thematic material suitable for older teens.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thrilling, political, spy, conspiracy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Zal Batmanglij
- **Networks / Studios**: TSG Entertainment, Scott Free Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brit Marling** as *Sarah*
- **Alexander Skarsgård** as *Benji*
- **Elliot Page** as *Izzy*
- **Toby Kebbell** as *Doc*
- **Shiloh Fernandez** as *Luca*
- **Aldis Hodge** as *Thumbs*
- **Danielle Macdonald** as *Tess*
- **Hillary Baack** as *Eve*
- **Patricia Clarkson** as *Sharon*
- **Jason Ritter** as *Tim*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot of The East?
The story follows an operative from a private intelligence firm who is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group that carries out covert attacks on major corporations.

### Q: When was The East first released?
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20 2013 and was released in U.S. theaters on May 31 2013.

### Q: What genre does The East belong to?
It is classified as a drama and thriller.

### Q: How was The East received by critics?
It opened to strong reviews at Sundance and holds a 78 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
The East is rated PG‑13.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The East — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/87499)
- [The East (2013 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_East_(2013_film))
- [The East (2013) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_east_2013)
- [The East - Official Movie Trailer (2013) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VZpeoQsQ1w)
- [The East (2013) | Informace o filmu | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/the-east/)
- [THE EAST -Východ CZ Dabing (2013) - online ke zhlédnutí a…](https://prehrajto.cz/the-east-vychod-cz-dabing-2013/55c6257fb9576)

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