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The Amateur

2025·Movie
2h 3min·PG-13
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic526.1Rotten Tomatoes61%78%
IMDb6.5Metacritic526.1Rotten Tomatoes61%78%

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The Amateur fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Don't underestimate him.

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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Crew

Directed by:
James Hawes, Richard Goodwin, Nicholas White
Written by:
Ken Nolan, Gary Spinelli, Robert Littell
Produced by:
Rami Malek, Martin Ware, Joel B. Michaels
Composed by:
Volker Bertelmann, Mike Prestwood Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Amateur

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Amateur legally?

PrimeDisney+

The Amateur is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Amateur worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Amateur rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Amateur?

2 h 3 min

The Amateur runs 2 h 3 min.

Is The Amateur based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Amateur?

Critics57
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate The Amateur higher (68) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Amateur a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$96 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $96 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is The Amateur in?

EnglishFrenchGermanRussianSpanishTurkish

It was made in English, with some French, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Amateur?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Amateur in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.