Against the Grain
2014, English. Directed by Elias Mael.
An inner-city kid has an opportunity to improve his life at an elite university. He struggles between maintaining his grades, staying loyal to his troubled childhood friends, and capturing the heart of his dream girl. But when he arrives at a crossroad he must choose between his past and future.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Against the Grain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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- Released
- 14 January 2014
- Written by
- Elias Mael
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How long is Against the Grain?
Against the Grain runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Against the Grain is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Against the Grain on?
Against the Grain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Against the Grain?
If you liked Against the Grain, try Circle of Friends, Fire with Fire, Who's That Knocking at My Door.
Who directed Against the Grain?
Against the Grain (2014) was directed by Elias Mael and stars Vaughn Wilkinson, Amaris Davidson, David Coe.