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Union County

Drama

Directed by Adam Meeks

Assigned to a county-mandated drug court program, Cody Parsons embarks on the tenuous journey toward recovery amid the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio. From TMDB

72 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 2, 2026 · How this works

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Union County is a 2026 drama film, directed by Adam Meeks, starring Will Poulter, Noah Centineo and Elise Kibler.

  • 62 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews
  • posts span Jan 21, 2025 to Nov 2, 2026

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 54 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.3/10. The website’s consensus reads: "Union County is an austere yet deeply compassionate portrait of addiction and recovery, finding clear-eyed humanity in the difficult, often cyclical work of rebuilding lives." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 72 out of 100, based on 11 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.

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  • DiscussingFilm @discussingfilm.netBluesky · Dec 10, 2025

    First look at ‘UNION COUNTY’, starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo. The film follows a man assigned to mandated drug court program amid the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio

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  • Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2026

    I really hope movie theaters in major cities and college towns in Ohio and Kentucky are all over Union County. It's a regional and local triumph as well as a damn good movie. There will be butts in seats.

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  • Bilge Ebiri @bilgeebiri.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 26, 2026

    Will Poulter is one of those actors who always seems capable of so much more, and with UNION COUNTY, he gets a great lead role. www.vulture.com/article/revi...

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  • Roxana Hadadi @roxana-hadadi.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2026

    hoping you'll make time for UNION COUNTY this weekend, a wonderful film about recovery and community and what we could accomplish if this country cared more about healing than incarceration. annette deao oscar when? about my favorite scene, @vulture.com: www.vulture.com/article/ther...

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  • When To Stream @whentostream.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 4, 2026

    UNION COUNTY (2026) Streaming: October 2, 2026 VOD/Digital (Apple, Amazon, Fandango, etc.) #UnionCounty whentostream.com/will-poulter...

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  • Sundance Institute @sundance.orgBluesky · Jul 22, 2026

    Thank you for joining us at Local Lens! 🎬 We’re grateful to everyone who joined us this past weekend to celebrate independent film and experience “Take Me Home,” “The Lake,” “TheyDream,” and “Union County” with our community.

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  • Ralph Hanson @ralphehanson.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 9, 2026

    Ralph’s Current Media: Coyote vs. Acme, Union County, and Pirate Video Game Console New Blog Post: Some interesting movies and a cool, new retro game system. You don't need Big Media Business to have cool entertainment this summer. www.ralphehanson.com/2026/09/09/r...

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  • MaddWolf @maddwolfcolumbus.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 12, 2026

    Union County is an absolutely stunning feature debut from writer/director Adam Meeks. Expanding his short from 2020, Meeks delivers a film that feels like a persistent memory, one with a deceptively subtle grip not easy to shake.

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  • David Rooney @david-rooney.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 30, 2026

    Will Poulter and Noah Centineo, both terrific, embed with real-life recovering addicts in a rural Ohio court program in Adam Meeks' docu-drama UNION COUNTY, which is low-key to a fault but bristles with authenticity. #Sundance2026 www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

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  • Stanchion @stanchion.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 14, 2026

    Saw a great new film tonight called Union County then enjoyed a thoughtful q&a with the writer/director and two of the leads, Will Poulter and the absolute saint of a human Annette Deao who played herself as director of drug court. I love being a member of the Philly Film Society!

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  • Tim Grierson @timgrierson.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2026

    On Saturday night at the Nuart, I'll be moderating a Q&A with actor Noah Centineo to discuss his new movie UNION COUNTY. Tickets and info here:

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  • scottsuttell.bsky.social @scottsuttell.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    The new film "Union County," written and directed by Ohio native Adam Meeks, and filmed in southern Ohio, gets a strong review and a @nytimes.com Critic's Pick designation. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/m...

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  • The Film Stage @thefilmstage.comBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    In #UnionCounty, writer-director Adam Meeks’ assured feature debut, Will Poulter tries a disappearing act. Read our review as the Sundance selection opens in theaters:

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  • Beware Boiúnato @donatobomb.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 8, 2026

    For @ign.com, I reviewed UNION COUNTY. With permission, Adam Meeks collaborates with the participants of the 2025 Adult Recovery Court in Bellefontaine, Ohio – his hometown. Will Poulter is one of the few actors in the film, chameleoning with ease for an understated, sobering role. #Sundance

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  • Phil Edwards @PhilEdwardsMastodon · Feb 2, 2026

    Sundance 2026 Review: Union County. Read it here https://bit.ly/3LQs3mG by Trevor Hogg #UnionCounty #Sundance #Sundance2026 #WillPoulter

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  • New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.comBluesky · Apr 25, 2025

    The Union County Performing Arts Center Film Fest opens with a screening of Singin' In The Rain on Friday, May 16, 2025. Join them for the Opening Ceremony and a digital screening of a classic film that celebrates the art of motion pictures! Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.

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  • NJArts.net @njartsnews.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 20, 2025

    Top NJ Arts Events of Week at Wellmont Theater, @basiecenter.bsky.social, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, McCarter Theatre Center, Kean Stage, @outpostintheburbs.bsky.social, Union County Performing Arts Center, Barrymore Film Center, New Jersey Festival Orchestra, more. www.njarts.net/141744

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  • Dan Trevas @dantrevas.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 10, 2026

    Court News Ohio talks to the judge and court staff who play themselves in a new movie, Union County, which delves into the struggles of addiction recovery and specialized court dockets that try to help. www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/20...

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  • Marshall Shaffer @marshallshaffer.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2026

    Fantastic to be at @ifccenter.bsky.social moderating two sold-out Q&As on opening weekend of UNION COUNTY! It has been a true honor to play some small part in continuing the conversation about this movie after the credits roll.

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  • Kate Hagen's House of Horrors 👻 @thathagengrrl.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2026

    I don't know if I am exactly "looking forward" to UNION COUNTY but I am very glad someone has finally made that movie. Opiate addiction killed my cousin + several of my high school classmates, all of whom left kids behind. These drugs are causing generational fissures in Ohio, it's so devastating.

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  • Cinefied @cinefiedcom.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 12, 2026

    “Union County is a truly remarkable film for so many reasons - the most obvious being Will Poulter’s stunningly understated performance as a young Ohio man battling drug addiction, homelessness and recovery.” READ Our Movie Review @ Cinefied: www.cinefied.com/post/union-c...

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  • Jared Mobarak @jaredmobarak.comBluesky · Aug 11, 2026

    Now watching: UNION COUNTY (Adam Meeks)

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  • Loud and Clear Reviews @loudandclearrvs.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2026

    This "realistic and emotional drama about drug addiction, friendship, trust and life’s biggest obstacles" hits theaters this Friday! 🔥 Read @sebazava.bsky.social's review of Adam Meeks’ UNION COUNTY! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #UnionCounty loudandclearreviews.com/union-county...

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  • Steve Kopian @unseenfilms.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 29, 2026

    Ariela Rubin's report on UNION COUNTY which played Sundance www.unseenfilms.net/2026/01/arie...

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  • Jason Takes Man-Adams @jamnpp.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 28, 2026

    Day 1, Watch 16: UNION COUNTY by Adam Meeks festival.sundance.org/program/film...

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  • greatmustachio.bsky.social @greatmustachio.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 20, 2026

    Hanging out with the Queens at the Cranford Theater in Downtown Cranford, NJ. The Cranford Theater is the only independent movie theater left in Union County. Go to a movie theater. Support your local business.

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  • Keith🍕🤺 @phillyfilmfan.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 16, 2026

    UNION COUNTY (2026) Will Poulter gives a great performance as a man struggling with the opioid epidemic in this powerful film about a drug court that focuses on helping addicts, instead of punishing them. The non-professional actors (all involved in recovery) add verisimilitude. #365Movies 360

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  • Elisa Davis @elisa515.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 2, 2026

    I'm pleased to report that I've seen everything on your numbered list except Backrooms, and I agree with your assessment. I'd add: I Love Boosters, The Sheep Detectives, Seized, Union County, and...the movie that made me laugh harder than I have in years, The History of Concrete.

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  • Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 2, 2026

    We’ve added an encore screening of UNION COUNTY on Tuesday, September 15, with a post-film Q&A. Filmmaker Adam Meeks will now be joining lead Will Poulter for both screenings, and tickets are available now at coolidge.org/films/union-county.

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  • Bookwormlit @bookwormlit.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2026

    Union County: A film by Adam Meeks ❤️

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  • Sean P. Means @seanpmeans.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2026

    Filmmaker Adam Meeks' "Union County" is a raw, unvarnished look at addiction, centering on a young man (Will Poulter) going through an Ohio drug court. Meeks employed graduates and staff of a real drug court, who give the drama a startling honesty. 3/4 moviecricket.net/blog/2026/8/...

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  • Scott Renshaw @scottrenshaw.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 20, 2026

    New @cityweekly.bsky.social reviews of this week's theatrical releases: TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA; TONY; THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE; MOUSE; UNION COUNTY; LATE FAME. www.cityweekly.net/film/film-re...

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  • Film Independent @filmindependent.orgBluesky · Aug 17, 2026

    'Union County' is writer/director Adam Meeks’ first feature and Film Independent supported the film in our Screenwriting Lab and Fast Track finance market. The 2027 Screenwriting Lab is accepting applications until AUG 31! Apply here: bit.ly/FiScreenwrit...

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  • David Bax @daveypretension.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 16, 2026

    Quick podcast reviews this week of The Rivals of Amziah King, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and Union County, plus some other stuff I've been watching recently battleshippretension.com/bp-movie-jou...

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  • Cineccentric @cineccentric.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2026

    #AdamMeeks' #UnionCounty is released in theaters today. Read our review of the film below: cineccentric.com/2026/02/06/u...

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  • Clark With Me In Hell @justinofclark.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 14, 2026

    Oh, also, I reviewed Union County. I never shook the feeling like this should've been a documentary, but the film we got is really strong, if bleak, and Will Poulter does a hell of a lot with a little here. Go read.

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  • panceums.bsky.social @panceums.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 10, 2026

    A good movie recommendation for @flophousepodcast.com - we were able to catch a screening of Adam Meeks' "Union County" last night starring Will Poulter and really enjoyed it. A moving and empathetic treatment of addiction. Hope you can catch it during limited release later this month!

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  • Geek Vibes Nation @geekvibesnation.comBluesky · Feb 1, 2026

    ‘Union County’ Review – A Hard Road To Recovery [Sundance 2026] geekvibesnation.com/union-county...

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  • Victor Morton @vjmfilms.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 29, 2026

    Day 7 of #Sundance2026 capsules for SLC Weekly with @scottrenshaw.bsky.social My contributions are KIKUYU LAND (Andrew H. Brown and Bea Wangondu, Kenya, 4) CHASING SUMMER (Josephine Decker, USA, 4) UNION COUNTY (Adam Meeks, USA, 8) www.cityweekly.net/film/sundanc...

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  • Scott Renshaw @scottrenshaw.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 29, 2026

    #Sundance2026 Day 7 capsule reviews by me and @vjmfilms.bsky.social: WICKER; THE LAKE; CHASING SUMMER; EXTRA GEOGRAPHY; UNION COUNTY; JARIPEO; KIKUYU LAND. www.cityweekly.net/film/sundanc...

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  • NJArts.net @njartsnews.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 4, 2025

    Top NJ Arts Events of Week presented by Union County PAC; State Theatre; Hard Rock Hotel & Casino; Borgata; bergenPAC; Jazz Arts Project; NJ Symphony; @basiecenter.bsky.social; NJPAC; Mayo PAC; Mile Square Theatre; Little City Books; NJ Hall of Fame; Barrymore Film Center, more. www.njarts.net/14

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  • NJArts.net @njartsnews.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 27, 2025

    Top NJ Arts Events of Week at or presented by Prudential Center; NJPAC; NJ Symphony; @basiecenter.bsky.social; Nimbus Dance; American Theater Group; Hamilton Stage at Union County PAC; Barrymore Film Center; Princeton Garden Theatre; @outpostintheburbs.bsky.social; more. www.njarts.net/142693

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 2, 2026

    The (movie) Union County 4K (iTunes)(US) $14.99 (Drama) (iMDB) 7.2 Cast: Will Poulter, Noah Centineo, Emily Meade, Elise Kibler»

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  • Luca Warm @lcwarm.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 1, 2026

    I just checked in on IMDb. #Boosky into Drama with #UnionCounty 2026 by Adam Meeks Filming Location Logan County, Ohio, USA Bellefontaine, Union County, Ohio, USA

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  • Desperado D. Mayor @desperado.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 19, 2026

    My ★★★★ review of Union County (2026) on @letterboxd.social: boxd.it/gS2tH7)

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  • BYTESEU @byteseu.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 3, 2026

    How a 100-Year-Old Indie Movie Theater Stays In Business https://www.byteseu.com/2420054/ Doreen Sayegh’s Cranford Theater, the last indie and family-run cinema in Union County, New Jersey, is about to turn 100. Sayegh, who owns the five-screen cinema in Cranford, near to New York City, will …

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  • Kiggins Theatre @kigginstheatre.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 23, 2026

    We are excited to announce a special FREE screening of the acclaimed drama UNION COUNTY on Sunday, November 15th at 7pm! "It feels like someone opened a door to the real world." — Bilge Ebiri, VULTURE Reserve your free tickets online now! www.kigginstheatre.com/movie/union-...

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  • Brent Marchant @Brent_MarchantTMDB reviews · Sep 18, 2026

    Those going through rehab to bounce back from the struggles involved in drug addiction will tell you about the tremendous significance of each and every personal victory – no matter how small or seemingly trivial – that they experience as they move through the process. For those who have successfully managed to get their lives back on track, they can’t begin to fully express the gratitude they feel for the love and support that they receive from the caregivers and advocates with whom they…

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  • Coolidge Corner Theatre @thecoolidge.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 28, 2026

    Tickets are now on sale to see Will Poulter in person! Join us for a special advance screening of UNION COUNTY featuring a post-film Q&A with Poulter on Tuesday, September 15. coolidge.org/films/union-county

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  • D.J. Tuskmor @tuskmor.comBluesky · Aug 27, 2026

    UNION COUNTY is the exact kind of independent film I would run to a theater to see, but it's not playing anywhere near me.

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  • A L One @a-l-1.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 26, 2026

    Union County is a tough movie to judge. While watching there were parts that seemed very amateur, only to find out they chunks of the movie were basically a documentary. It's worth watching, but it's almost impossible for it to be a high quality movie give the real life/acting split. 6.5/10

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  • The Cinephile Catalogue @cinemanyc.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 24, 2026

    NEW IN THEATERS AND @ HOME Insidious: Out of the Further The End of Oak Street The Wrong Girls Mutiny Spa Weekend Tony It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S18 Lanterns Camp Rock 3 The Ninth Jedi The Magic Faraway Tree Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie The Brink of War Union County It Ends Batman Knightfall

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  • The Capitol Theatre @capitoltheatrecle.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 19, 2026

    The hit Sundance drama filmed right here in Ohio opens THIS FRIDAY at The Capitol Theatre! Don't miss Will Poulter and Noah Centineo in #UnionCounty. A raw, beautiful story of recovery and community. 🍅 94% on Rotten Tomatoes! Get tickets now: capitoltheatrecleveland.com/movie/union-...

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  • Dining and Cooking @diningandcooking.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2026

    Will Poulter on his passion for cooking, Union County, and his acting journey https://www.diningandcooking.com/2775022/will-poulter-on-his-passion-for-cooking-union-county-and-his-acting-journey/ Will Poulter — the versatile actor known for his standout roles in The Bear, Midsommar, and the new …

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  • Andrew Parker @andrewjparker.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 15, 2026

    As foretold, here is part two of this week's movie review round-up, with looks at The End of Oak Street, The Wrong Girls, Namaslay, The Rivals of Amziah King, and the tremendous addiction drama Union County. Some absolute bangers in this one. A great weekend to go to the movies.

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  • News Ticker @headline-feed.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 12, 2026

    [AP] WILL POULTER AND THE ‘UNION COUNTY’ TEAM TAKE THEIR ADDICTION RECOVERY FILM ON AN OHIO TOUR

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  • 🎃andy, crumpkinhead🎃 @crumpandy.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 11, 2026

    Put down thoughts on Adam Meeks' UNION COUNTY, specifically Will Poulter's (and to a lesser extent, Noah Centineo) presence in a film staffed by real-life members of an Ohio recovery program, for @avclub.com. It's clear to me that Poulter approached his role here as "be a sponge." (Complimentary.)

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Aug 11, 2026

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #Exclusives #UnionCounty #NoahCentineo ‘Dopesick’ Meets ‘Painkiller’ in Noah Centineo’s New Movie Officially Out This Week [Exclusive] http://dlvr.it/TTyfYt

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  • Karen Odden @karenodden.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 6, 2026

    My new blogpost today on MURDER IS EVERYWHERE, about a powerful movie I think people should see. #addictionrecovery #unioncounty #movie murderiseverywhere.substack.com/p/union-coun...

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  • The Movie Waffler @themoviewaffler.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 2, 2026

    First Trailer and Poster for UNION COUNTY, Starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo www.themoviewaffler.com/2026/07/firs... #UnionCounty #WillPoulter #NoahCentineo #film #movies #trailers

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