title: The Subject (2020 film)
text: # The Subject (2020 film)
  
  The Subject is a 2020 American drama film directed by Lanie Zipoy, starring Jason Biggs, Anabelle Acosta, Nile Bullock, Caleb Eberhardt, Aunjanue Ellis, Carra Patterson and Brian McManamon.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Jason Biggs as Phil Waterhouse
  * Anabelle Acosta as Jess Rivas
  * Nile Bullock as Malcolm Barnes
  * Caleb Eberhardt as Kwame Johnson
  * Aunjanue Ellis as Leslie Barnes
  * Carra Patterson as Marley Reed
  * Brian McManamon as Peter
  
  ## Release
  
  The film was released in theatres and on TVOD on 22 October 2021.
  
  ## Reception
  
  Monique Jones of Common Sense Media rated the film 4 stars out of 5 and called it "intense", "engaging" and "mature".
  
  Lovia Gyarkye of The Hollywood Reporter called the film a "fascinating conceit" which "struggles to deliver".
  
  Sarah Bea Milner of Screen Rant rated the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote that while the film is "full of promise", it is "ultimately disappointing".
  
  