Character Relationships in The Line

Tom Baxter (played by Alex Wolff) is a protagonist in The Line. A sophomore Kappa Nu Alpha member and Mitch's roommate. He develops a casual relationship with Annabelle and reluctantly participates in the lake house hazing. After Mitch kills Gettys, Tom suggests calling the police but is pressured into a cover-up. Expelled, he later works as a bartender and reflects on the tragedy. Todd Stevens (played by Lewis Pullman) is a protagonist in The Line. The Kappa Nu Alpha president who favors accepting freshman Gettys O'Brien. Following a warning from the Dean of Student Affairs, he leaves Tom in charge of the lake house retreat, explicitly urging him to control Mitch and avoid hazing. Mitch Miller (played by Bo Mitchell) appears in The Line. Tom's obnoxious roommate with wealthy, influential parents. He opposes Gettys' membership and organizes an unauthorized lake house retreat. When strippers are unavailable, he pressures the group into hazing. During a confrontation, he strikes Gettys, accidentally killing him, and later attempts to reconnect with Tom at his bar. Gettys O'Brien (played by Austin Abrams) appears in The Line. A rebellious and arrogant freshman pledge who clashes with Mitch. Despite Todd's support, Gettys rejects the hazing rituals. He exchanges insults with the sophomore brothers during a garage confrontation, which escalates into a fight resulting in his fatal injury by Mitch. His death is later covered up. Beach Miller (played by John Malkovich) appears in The Line. Annabelle Bascom (played by Halle Bailey) appears in The Line. A studious and reserved classmate Tom notices at a lecture. They begin a casual relationship, though Tom hesitates to include her in fraternity life. She receives Tom's confession about Gettys' death but ultimately rebuffs him, leaving him in tears. Connor Murphy (played by Graham Patrick Martin) appears in The Line. Danny (played by Timothy Lewis) appears in The Line.

Character Relationship Map: The Line

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Story Analysis

A fraternity pledge's defiance triggers a fatal hazing incident that unravels the brothers' lives and exposes systemic campus violence.

Plot Progression

  1. Frat Hierarchy & New Pledges
  2. The Lake House Retreat
  3. The Fatal Confrontation
  4. Aftermath & Lingering Guilt

Directed by Ethan Berger

The Line (2024) · 5.7/10 · drama

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