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The Amateur

2025Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

Thriller
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic526.1Rotten Tomatoes61%78%

A nerve-racking, thrilling thriller movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • CIA Revenge Thriller
  • Intense Psychological Drama
  • Global Espionage Action
  • Gritty Realism
  • High-Stakes Suspense
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Taut Narrative Pacing
  • Visceral Combat Sequences
  • Bureaucratic Intrigue
  • Emotional Vengeance Arc

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
James Hawes
Written by
Ken Nolan, Robert Littell, Gary Spinelli
Produced by
Rami Malek, Joel B. Michaels, Hutch Parker
Music by
Volker Bertelmann

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Facts

April 9, 2025 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
April 9, 2025
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$96 million
Available in
74 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Amateur?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Amateur streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is The Amateur worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is The Amateur okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.