The movie Compliance explores the disturbing phenomenon of authority obedience and manipulation. Based on true events, the plot follows the events of a busy day in a fast-food restaurant, where the manager Sandra receives a phone call from a man claiming to be a police officer, who accuses one of her employees, Becky, of stealing money from a customer.
The alleged officer orders Sandra to detain Becky and conduct a search of her belongings. Despite Becky's protests and claims of innocence, the manager complies with the orders of the fake officer, escalating the situation and subjecting Becky to a humiliating strip search and other degrading and abusive actions.
As the situation intensifies, the audience is confronted with uncomfortable questions about the nature of authority, obedience, and the limits of human compliance. The characters' actions illustrate how easily people can be manipulated and coerced into performing unthinkable acts, especially when confronted with perceived authority figures.
Compliance explores the psychological effects of power dynamics and the implications of blindly following authority, raising disturbing questions about the human psyche and the dangers of unchecked obedience. The film's gripping tension and thought-provoking themes make it a challenging and unsettling watch, presenting a powerful commentary on social and psychological issues.