The Gateway

A social worker becomes entangled in a family's turmoil when a father returns from prison. His presence introduces violence and criminal activity into the lives of his wife and daughter, forcing the social worker to intervene to protect them from the resulting danger.

Released in 2021, this American drama and thriller was directed by Michele Civetta, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Andrew Levitas and Alex Felix Bendaña. The film features a cast including Shea Whigham, Olivia Munn, Taryn Manning, Frank Grillo, Bruce Dern, and Keith David. It was produced by Lionsgate, Grindstone Entertainment Group, and Metalwork Pictures.

The movie received a mixed response from audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 4.9/10 based on 1,500 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly higher rating of 5.3/10 from 81 votes.