Him Movie

A talented young quarterback haunted by the memory of his father’s mantra and a career‑threatening head injury gets an unexpected lifeline: an invitation to train for a pro roster spot at the remote compound of a legendary veteran quarterback and his glamorous, internet‑famous wife. The veteran’s charisma and ritualized coaching promise a fast path to greatness—elite drills, blunt mentorship, and access to the insider world that made the veteran a cultural icon—but the environment is isolated, performative, and intensely controlled. As the protégé dives deeper, rivalry, superstardom’s expectations, and the weight of inherited obligations fracture his sense of self; the compound’s fans, staff, and ceremonies increasingly blur the line between devotion and menace. (universalpictures.com)

Stripped of the comforts of ordinary life, the trainee encounters tests that probe loyalty, identity, and what he’s willing to sacrifice to become “the one” everyone worships. Paranoia, physical strain, and occult‑tinged symbolism mount as trusted relationships are strained and the compound’s rituals grow darker, forcing him to choose between a straightforward athletic career and a path that demands moral and bodily costs. The film keeps its focus on obsession and the Faustian bargains implicit in celebrity sport, building toward a moral crossroads without resolving the aftermath. (apnews.com)