The Insider fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, light on feelings.
Tense and fast-paced
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Cathartic
Some satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, society, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Tense and fast-paced
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Insider is tense and fast-paced. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Everyday modern life, society, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, society, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, dialogue, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
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Two men driven to tell the truth … whatever the cost.
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The Insider is included with a subscription to Hulu 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.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.
2 h 38 min
The Insider runs 2 h 38 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Yes. Critics average 91 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see The Insider much the same way.
No. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $60 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.
It was made in English, with some Arabic, Japanese, Persian. Produced in United States.
+26GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Insider in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Insider, including Imagine Spot, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Naïve Newcomer.
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