The Threesome (2025)

-Written by Kyle Bain.

A wild night brings on a threesome between acquaintances with a past, and a curious third party. What promised to be an exciting sexual venture quickly proves to have life-altering consequences for which no one is ready. The Threesome follows Olivia (Zoey Deutch), Connor (Jonah Hauer-King), and Jenny (Ruby Cruz) as they navigate their new world–searching for answers. 

In one of the wildest cinematic rides I’ve experienced in a long time, The Threesome managed to keep me on my toes throughout its entirety. While many of the things that occurred throughout The Threesome feel somewhat incomprehensible, the film manages to remain interestingly grounded. Pregnancies, infidelity, and a series of subverted expectations reign supreme throughout The Threesome, effectively reeling viewers into a twisted world of nearly unbelievable chaos that, again, walks the line between inconceivable and interestingly accessible. The question we have to ask ourselves then is: “why does this film remain accessible?” The answer is the acting. 

This threesome of superb actors is the lifeblood of The Threesome, and their impeccable chemistry is the primary reason that these characters, and the film as a whole, resonate with viewers. Deutch is an actor that I’ve become more and more familiar with over the past few years, and she often chooses to portray similar characters across the board. They are often quirky, enigmatic, and flirty in a way that almost tantalizes viewers. Olivia is that same character; sexually charged (which isn’t surprising considering the title of the film) and charismatic in a way that chews scenery and begs the focus to remain on her. She gets her wish and effectively remains front and center throughout, as Deutch never falters in her performance, clearly having developed a close bond with Olivia that translates well for viewers. 

Furthermore, neither Cruz nor Hauer-King were names I was familiar with before tuning into The Threesome. Their role in this film, however, is tantamount–requiring just as much development and intensity as Deutch’s Olivia. Both newcomers carry themselves with equal parts grace and power. They, too, chew scenery, demand attention, and help to drive this wonderfully chaotic film toward success. 

Writer Ethan Ogilby and Director Chad Hartigan set expectations for The Threesome early on, and by expressing to viewers that they should expect the unexpected, they are able to prepare for, and accept, nearly every twist and turn present in the film. In short, The Threesome is both paced and structured incredibly well, and in ways that add to its success. 

With clear expectations, effective pacing, and solid performances from its leads, The Threesome is a fun dramedy that manages to present viewers with far more emotion than I had initially anticipated. The three leads are stars, and they do well bringing their respective characters to life in a way that is both vibrant and grounded, making them (and the film) accessible. The Threesome is a fun watch with accurate representations of real-world problems that immerses you in the story. 

Directed by Chad Hartigan.

Written by Ethan Ogilby. 

Starring Zoey Deutch, Jonah Hauer-King, Ruby Cruz, Jaboukie Young-White, Tommy Do, Josh Segarra, etc. 

8/10 = WORTH RENTING OR BUYING