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The Amateur

2025-04-09 · 123 min · ★ 6.9

Thriller · Action

After his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder takes matters into his own hands when his supervisors refuse to take action.

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Directors
James Hawes
Production companies
20th Century Studios, Hutch Parker Entertainment, Joel B. Michaels Productions, TSG Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 60,000,000
Revenue
USD 96,000,836

Top Cast

Rami MalekRami MalekHeller
Holt McCallanyHolt McCallanyDirector Moore
Danny SapaniDanny SapaniCaleb
Rachel BrosnahanRachel BrosnahanSarah
Michael StuhlbargMichael StuhlbargSchiller
Laurence FishburneLaurence FishburneHenderson
Julianne NicholsonJulianne NicholsonDirector O'Brien
Caitríona BalfeCaitríona BalfeInquiline
Jon BernthalJon BernthalThe Bear
Adrian MartinezAdrian MartinezCarlos
Evan MiltonEvan MiltonSlater
Nick MillsFinn
Tiffany GrayEsther
Kate SumpterKate SumpterChannel 6 Anchor
David MillsNBNC Anchor
Anita AnandAnita AnandCNC Anchor
Ryan ChilcoteCNC Reporter
Barbara ProbstBarbara ProbstGretchen Frank
Joseph MillsonJoseph MillsonEllish
Marc RissmannMarc RissmannMishka Blazhic

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