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The Accountant

2016·Movie
2h 8min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic517.3Rotten Tomatoes53%77%
IMDb7.3Metacritic517.3Rotten Tomatoes53%77%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers you

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As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.
Tactical Action ThrillerNeurodivergent ProtagonistFinancial Crime DramaStoic Anti-HeroMethodical ViolenceCorporate ConspiracyGritty RealismHigh-Stakes Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Gavin O'Connor, Amir R. Khan, Janine Gosselin
Written by:
Bill Dubuque
Produced by:
Gavin O'Connor, Mark Williams, Lynette Howell Taylor
Composed by:
Mark Isham, Gabe Hilfer, Gary Summers

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Questions about The Accountant

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Where can I stream The Accountant legally?

YouTube TV

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

Is The Accountant worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Accountant rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Accountant?

2 h 8 min

The Accountant runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Accountant?

Critics52
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate The Accountant higher (74) than critics (52). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Accountant a box office hit?

Budget$44 million
Box office$155 million

Yes. It cost about $44 million to make and earned $155 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is The Accountant in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Accountant?

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

What tropes does The Accountant use?

Action Film, Quiet Drama SceneFreudian ExcuseHollywood SilencerDeadpan SnarkerArtistic License – StatisticsMeaningful EchoRhetorical Question BlunderRoom Full of CrazyUnintentionally Notorious CrimeInspirationally DisadvantagedParents as PeopleDisability Superpowerand 126 more

TV Tropes lists 138 storytelling tropes for The Accountant, including Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene, Freudian Excuse, Hollywood Silencer.