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The International

2009Movie1 h 58 minR

Thriller
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic526.0Rotten Tomatoes57%37%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic526.0Rotten Tomatoes57%37%

Summary

An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.

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Cast

24 of 40

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Directed by
Tom Tykwer
Written by
Eric Warren Singer
Produced by
Charles Roven, Richard Suckle, Lloyd Phillips
Music by
Tom Tykwer, Matthew Bellamy, Johnny Klimek

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Facts

February 3, 2009 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
February 3, 2009
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, German, Italian, French
Made in
Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$60 million
Available in
93 countries

Tropes

Arms Dealer, Fair Cop, Establishing Shot +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The International?"

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Where can I stream The International?

Tubi TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, The International streams on Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The International worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 52).

Will I feel good after watching The International?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The International plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The International use?

Arms DealerFair CopEstablishing ShotInstant Death BulletBad Guys Have Better BudgetsVomit Indiscretion ShotWar for Fun and ProfitProfessional KillerDeadly EuphemismBlast OutDies Wide OpenPerfect Poisonand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Arms Dealer, Fair Cop, and Establishing Shot.