The Thinning (2016) May 2026

Students have just two hours to complete the test on tablets, and all results are final. Conspiracy and Resistance

The plot follows Blake Redding (Logan Paul), the son of the Governor, and Laina Michaels (Peyton List), a brilliant student, as they discover the horrifying truth behind the system. The Thinning (2016)

Every year, students who score in the bottom 5% are "thinned"—an euphemism for being executed. Students have just two hours to complete the

The Thinning resonated with audiences by satirizing the extreme pressure young people face regarding standardized testing and college admissions. The Thinning (2016) the son of the Governor

They find evidence that the test scores are manipulated to protect the children of the wealthy and powerful.

Administered to students from first through twelfth grade.