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The Informant!

2009·Movie
1h 48min·R
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes79%44%

Where to watch

Apple TV

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The Informant! fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4
  • Wonder4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Based on a tattle-tale

A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mark Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion.
Quirky Crime ComedyCorporate WhistleblowerDark SatireEccentric CharactersFast-Paced DialogueBased on True EventsPolitical IntrigueSuburban AbsurdityUndercover Investigation

Crew

Directed by:
Steven Soderbergh, Gregory Jacobs, Adrienne Hamalian-Mangine
Written by:
Scott Z. Burns, Kurt Eichenwald
Produced by:
George Clooney, Jeff Skoll, Carmen Cuba
Composed by:
Alicia Stevenson, Marvin Hamlisch, Missy Cohen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Informant!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Informant! legally?

Apple TV

The Informant! is included with a subscription to Apple TV 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 Informant! worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Informant! rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Informant!?

1 h 48 min

The Informant! runs 1 h 48 min.

Is The Informant! based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Informant!?

Critics79
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Informant! higher (79) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Informant! a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$42 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is The Informant! in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Informant!?

97ADAEAGAOARATAUAZBBBEBFBGBOBR+83

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Informant! in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Informant! use?

"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueSnowball LieTalkative LoonBook DumbVillain ProtagonistBrick JokeStupid EvilChaotic StupidTrailers Always LieBad LiarInner MonologueBlack Comedyand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Informant!, including "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, Snowball Lie, Talkative Loon.