“THE THREESOME” is a 2025 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Chad Hartigan and written by Ethan Ogilby. It stars Zoey Deutch, Jonah Hauer-King, Ruby Cruz, Jaboukie Young-White, and others. The film is scheduled for release on Friday, September 5. 2025.
This review may draw criticism from some in the religious community due to assumptions about the movie based on its title. Initially, the movie seems to focus solely on sexual lifestyles, particularly in the first 30 minutes. However, if you give it a chance, you’ll see that it is about much more.
The story follows Connor, played by Jonah Hauer-King, who, along with his girlfriend, picks up a woman at a bar. Jealousy complicates their evening, leading to a sexual threesome with Jenny, portrayed by Ruby Cruz, who comes from a Methodist family. While this might suggest the film is filled with sex and nudity, there is actually very little nudity, with only some sexual innuendo. The film does explore adult themes, but its true focus is deeper than just those surface issues, which may resonate with viewers, including some evangelicals, much like they did with “Juno” back in 2007.
What unfolds is a well-thought-out presentation that addresses difficult themes such as abortion, relationships, and parental responsibility. Although touched upon with humor at times, the film takes these subjects seriously and honestly, more than many might anticipate.
Abortion remains a taboo subject, often provoking polarized views that deter genuine discussion. “The Threesome” does not shy away from asking challenging questions while maintaining a respectful approach. I found this aspect particularly commendable, which is why I encourage people to watch it—be sure to stay for the credits, as there is a short clip that answers an important question and adds significant context to the story.
Despite the film’s respectful handling of its themes, many—especially within the religious community and evangelicals—are likely to have strong opinions against its subject matter and may not give it a chance. However, those who do stick with it may find aspects of the film that resonate, presented not in a preachy manner, but rather with respect for both sides of the abortion debate, leading to surprising conclusions.
From discussions about fatherhood to the film’s examination of Christian (Methodist) values, the story delves into family dynamics and the importance of accepting loved ones, regardless of their circumstances. It addresses the nuances of prayer and support for people who might be navigating challenging situations, whether they identify as gay or religious.
I must admit that during the first 15-20 minutes of the movie, as a professing Christian and follower of Jesus, I questioned why I was watching this. I’m glad I persisted, as I appreciated the issues discussed and the conclusions the characters reach, which are revealed in the last moments of the film after the credits.
On a scale of 1 to 10, I found this to be a very satisfying and enjoyable movie that tackles a serious issue. For that reason, I’m giving it a solid, thought-provoking score of 8.