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The Thinning (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.89/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.3/10
The Thinning Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: "The Thinning" takes place in a future plagued by overcrowding where population control is dictated by a high-school aptitude test. When two students (Logan Paul and Peyton List) discover the test is smoke and mirrors hiding a larger conspiracy, they must fight the system to expose it and take it down.
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The Thinning Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
Nominations: 7
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Thinning Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 12, 2016
Writers: Michael J. Gallagher, Steve Greene
Producers: Jason Berger, Jana Gallagher, Michael J. Gallagher, Steve Greene, Amy Laslett, Michael Wormser
Editors: Brian Ufberg
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The Thinning Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Paul | ... | Blake Redding |
| Peyton List | ... | Laina Michaels |
| Lia Marie Johnson | ... | Ellie Harper |
| Calum Worthy | ... | Kellan Woods |
| Ryan Whitney Newman | ... | Sarah Foster (as Ryan Newman) |
| Michael Traynor | ... | Mason King |
| Stacey Dash | ... | Kendra Birch |
| Matthew Glave | ... | Gov. Dean Redding |
| Robert Gant | ... | Vince Davi |
| Kiersten Warren | ... | Barbara Michaels |
| Jana Winternitz | ... | Ms. Cole |
| Patrick O''Sullivan | ... | Mr. Glass |
| Amy Paffrath | ... | Wendy Banks |
| Jeff Corbett | ... | Victor Woods |
| Laura Harring | ... | Georgina Preston |
| Aria Lyric Leabu | ... | Corrine Michaels (as Aria Leabu) |
| Marcel Nahapetian | ... | Joey Michaels |
| David A. Cooper | ... | Ted Grover |
| Steven Cox | ... | Wade Freeman |
| Kurt Caceres | ... | Hank |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Logan Paul – Blake Redding
- Peyton List (b. April 6, 1998) – Laina Michaels
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Peyton R. List | Peyton Roi List - Lia Marie Johnson – Ellie Harper
- Calum Worthy (b. January 28, 1991) – Kellan Woods
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Ryan Whitney Newman (b. April 24, 1998) – Sarah Foster (as Ryan Newman)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Ryan Newman - Michael Traynor (b. December 12, 1975) – Mason King
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Stacey Dash (b. January 20, 1967) – Kendra Birch
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Stacey L. Dash | Stacey Lauretta Dash | Stacy Dash - Matthew Glave (b. August 19, 1963) – Gov. Dean Redding
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Mathew Glave | Matt Glave - Robert Gant (b. July 13, 1968) – Vince Davi
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Robert J. Gant - Kiersten Warren (b. November 4, 1965) – Barbara Michaels
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Jana Winternitz (b. August 25, 1989) – Ms. Cole
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Patrick O''Sullivan – Mr. Glass
Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Amy Paffrath (b. July 22, 1983) – Wendy Banks
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Jeff Corbett – Victor Woods
Also known as: Jeffrey Corbett - Laura Harring (b. March 3, 1964) – Georgina Preston
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Miss USA 1985 | Laura Elana Harring | Laura Elena Harring | Laura Martinez Harring | Laura M. Herring | Laura Martinez Herring | Laura Herring
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