The Oath (2018 film)

The Oath
Theatrical release poster
Directed byIke Barinholtz
Written byIke Barinholtz
Produced by
  • Ike Barinholtz
  • Raymond Mansfield
  • Sean McKittrick
  • Andrew C. Robinson
  • David Stassen
Starring
CinematographyCary Lalonde
Edited byJack Price
Music by
Production
companies
  • QC Entertainment
  • 23/34 Pictures
  • Aperture Media Productions
Distributed by
Release dates
  • September 25, 2018 (2018-09-25) (LAFF)
  • October 12, 2018 (2018-10-12) (United States)
Running time
93 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$401,463[2]

The Oath is a 2018 American black comedy film written and directed by Ike Barinholtz, in his directorial debut. In addition to Barinholtz, the film stars Tiffany Haddish, John Cho, Carrie Brownstein, Billy Magnussen, Meredith Hagner, Jon Barinholtz, Nora Dunn and Chris Ellis, and follows a politically divided family at Thanksgiving after the U.S. government asks all citizens to sign a loyalty pledge.

It had its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on September 25, 2018, and was theatrically released in the United States on October 12, 2018, by Roadside Attractions. The film received mixed reviews from critics, although Haddish's performance was praised.

  1. ^ "The Oath". Los Angeles Film Festival. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "The Oath (2018)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 3, 2018.