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The Interpreter

2005·Movie
2h 8min·PG-13
IMDb6.4Metacritic626.9Rotten Tomatoes58%54%

Where to watch

Netflix

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The Interpreter fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The truth needs no translation.

After Silvia Broome, an interpreter at United Nations headquarters, overhears plans of an assassination, an American Secret Service agent is sent to investigate.
Political ThrillerUN IntrigueSecret ServiceInternational ConspiracyCharacter-DrivenTense AtmosphereMoral AmbiguityTicking Clock

Crew

Directed by:
Sydney Pollack, Dianne Dreyer, Tudor Jones
Written by:
Steven Zaillian, Scott Frank, Charles Randolph
Produced by:
Tim Bevan, Sydney Pollack, Eric Fellner
Composed by:
Gary A. Hecker, James Newton Howard, Shawn Murphy

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Interpreter

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Where can I stream The Interpreter legally?

Netflix

The Interpreter is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Interpreter worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Interpreter rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is The Interpreter?

2 h 8 min

The Interpreter runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Interpreter?

Critics60
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The Interpreter much the same way.

Was The Interpreter a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$163 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $163 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is The Interpreter in?

EnglishFrenchPortuguese

It was made in English, with some French, Portuguese. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Interpreter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Interpreter in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Interpreter use?

Chekhov's GunYou Have to Believe Me!ConlangFallen HeroWould Be Rude to Say "Genocide"Protagonist Journey to VillainBulungiVillain ProtagonistJob TitleChild SoldiersGenre SavvyThe Revealand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for The Interpreter, including Chekhov's Gun, You Have to Believe Me!, Conlang.