Director: Justin Kelly

Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Karl Glusman, Catherine Curtin, Britne Oldford, Tammy Blanchard

Pretty Thing is a 2025 American drama-thriller directed by Justin Kelly, starring Alicia Silverstone as a high-powered executive whose carefully ordered life unravels when a volatile romantic entanglement spirals into something far more dangerous than she ever anticipated.

What is Pretty Thing about?

When a polished, ambitious professional believes she has everything under control — career, status, personal boundaries — a brief but intense liaison with a younger man begins to crack that composure. What started as a mutual attraction turns possessive, then threatening, as the man's fixation grows beyond what any reasonable boundary can contain. The film tracks her escalating efforts to reclaim her safety and autonomy as the situation moves from uncomfortable to genuinely perilous. Kelly constructs the tension slowly, keeping viewers uncertain about how far events will go before someone is seriously harmed.

Cast & crew

Alicia Silverstone, known internationally for her breakout role in Clueless and a long career spanning both comedy and drama, takes on a grounded, restrained lead performance here. Karl Glusman plays the increasingly volatile younger man, bringing an unsettling intensity to the role. Supporting performances from Catherine Curtin, Britne Oldford, and Tammy Blanchard add texture to the world surrounding the central conflict.

Context & significance

For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, Pretty Thing offers a tightly wound psychological thriller that requires no cultural background to appreciate — the dynamics of power, obsession, and self-preservation are universal. The film is available on K-Time with a Persian dub, making it fully accessible for viewers who prefer Farsi audio, as well as Persian subtitles for those who want the original English performances. This is exactly the kind of English-language genre film that works well as an evening watch with family members across different language comfort levels.

Where & how to watch

Pretty Thing is available now on K-Time with a full Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Watch on your browser, smart TV, or Android device — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.