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Stranglehold
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Clark Duke. With Ashley Benson, Jake Lacy, Justin Long.
6.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Bailey is an exotic dancer with big dreams. She and her Army vet husband Tim are fed up with their lives of barely getting by in small-town Arkansas, so they decide to rob the strip club that employs her.
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6.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBailey is an exotic dancer with big dreams. She and her Army vet husband Tim are fed up with their lives of barely getting by in small-town Arkansas, so they decide to…
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Release snapshot for Stranglehold.
MoviHero lists October 2, 2026 as the release date for Stranglehold. Clark Duke is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ashley Benson as Bailey, Jake Lacy as Tim, Justin Long as Junior, Chandler Duke as Leon. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateOctober 2, 2026
GenresCrime · Thriller · Comedy
DirectorClark Duke
CastAshley Benson as Bailey, Jake Lacy as Tim, Justin Long as Junior, Chandler Duke as Leon
TrailerAvailable on this page
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.3/10 from 12 votes. Updated Nov 9, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required3/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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