The Compatriots (2025): Cast & Ratings
The Compatriots is a 2025 comedy drama directed by Spencer Cohen, starring Rafael Silva as Javi, Denis Shepherd and Liz Eng. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Spencer Cohen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Rich Valley Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Compatriots About?
The premise of The Compatriots without spoilers.
Javi, an undocumented immigrant who arrived as a child, faces deportation when he reunites with best friend Hunter, a bachelor longing for connection. With few options, they decide on a marriage of convenience, but jealous friends, legal hurdles and feelings turn their scheme into a tangled, heartfelt journey as they try to keep the ruse intact under pressure.
The Compatriots Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- friend
- gay
- gay interest
- closeted homosexual
- gay bar
- hugging
- gay straight relations
- friendship
- friendship between men
- old friend
- bachelor
- gay protagonist
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- illegal immigrant
- father son relationship
- swimming pool
- best friend
- deportation
The Compatriots Cast & Characters
Rafael Silva leads the cast as Javi, with Denis Shepherd as Hunter and Liz Eng as Paralegal. Directed by Spencer Cohen; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Spencer Cohen
- Rafael Silva as Javi
- Denis Shepherd as Hunter
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Liz Eng as Paralegal - Bob Gallagher as Ryan's Dad
Also Starring in The Compatriots
· 16 more- Caroline Portu Tracy
- Jeremiah Kissel Chip
- Dakota Lustick Ryan
- Samantha Gordon Julia
- Alfredo Huereca Alejandro
- Brandon Grimes Steve
- David Marchant Cop
- Brian J. McDonald Immigration Officer #1
- Matt Leonard Umpire
- Jaison Hunter George
- Becky Bass Jackie
- Mary Fegreus Immigration Officer #2
- Aaron Lamm Jeremy
- Luz Lopez Isabella
- Ash Crawford Dirk the Bartender
- Megan Cohen Rebecca
More from Spencer Cohen
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The Compatriots Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate The Compatriots 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
36 votes
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The Compatriots Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Compatriots.
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The Compatriots FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Compatriots, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Compatriots?
The Compatriots runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Compatriots released?
The Compatriots was released on September 16, 2025.
Who directed The Compatriots?
The Compatriots was directed by Spencer Cohen.
More films by Spencer Cohen Who is in the cast of The Compatriots?
The Compatriots stars Rafael Silva as Javi, Denis Shepherd as Hunter and Liz Eng as Paralegal, among 20 credited actors.
How is The Compatriots rated?
The Compatriots has 8.1/10 on IMDb and 100% on TMDB.
Does The Compatriots have a post-credit scene?
No. The Compatriots has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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