The Recruit

2003·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Romance4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Trust. Betrayal. Deception. In the C.I.A. nothing is what it seems.

A brilliant CIA trainee must prove his worth at the Farm, the agency's secret training grounds, where he learns to watch his back and trust no one.
Espionage ThrillerCIA TrainingPsychological IntrigueTrust & BetrayalTense & SuspensefulAction-OrientedGovernment ConspiracyCharacter-DrivenSmart Plotting

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Recruit

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Where can I stream The Recruit legally?

The Recruit is included with a subscription to fuboTV 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 Recruit worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Recruit rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Recruit?

1 h 55 min

The Recruit runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Recruit?

Critics56
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Recruit much the same way.

Was The Recruit a box office hit?

Budget$46 million
Box office$101 million

Yes. It cost about $46 million to make and earned $101 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is The Recruit in?

EnglishPersianRussian

It was made in English, with some Persian, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Recruit?

41ARAUBEBGBOBRCACLCOCRCZDKDOEC+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Recruit in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Recruit use?

Fallen HeroRule of DramaSpy SchoolDisappeared DadRage Against the MentorEvil MentorConsummate LiarMotive RantCold-Blooded TortureBlatant LiesSecret Test of CharacterXanatos Gambitand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Recruit, including Fallen Hero, Rule of Drama, Spy School.

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