The Final

At a quiet high school, a circle of misfit kids faces constant taunting from the popular crowd. Instead of enduring it, they begin to map out a plan to level the playing field, turning their pain into calculated acts of retaliation. The scheme binds Dane, Kurtis, Bridget, and their friends as they navigate the balance between bravery and fear, secrecy and exposure. As the scheme unfolds, the line between victim and predator blurs, and the characters confront what revenge costs them personally. What started as a dare grows into a dangerous game that never quite goes as planned. Yet every choice tests their friendships and sense of justice. The story keeps a brisk pace, never losing focus on the toll.

Released in 2010, The Final was directed by Joey Stewart from a concept by Jason Kabolati. An original screenplay with a budget of 1 million dollars, it was shot on location in Los Angeles and suburban settings over two weeks.

Box office data for The Final is not widely reported, reflecting its limited release and indie profile. Figures are not readily available, hinting at a modest commercial footprint with the film relying on festivals and VOD for exposure in regions.

No major awards or nominations are listed for The Final. As an independent thriller with a modest budget the film did not enter the big ceremonies, and its profile remains tied to its online view counts and fan discussions rather than formal accolades. Its reception mainly circulates within genre circles.

Critics and audiences gave it a mixed reception, with an average rating around 6.0 from 302 votes. The film foregrounds bullying and revenge, exploring how pain shapes friendships and moral lines, without fully resolving the consequences. Performances by Marc Donato and Jascha Washington anchor the drama, with a tense atmosphere.