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Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

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Rami Malek is a compellingly unconventional action hero in the otherwise formulaic The Amateur, which dispenses justice with solid execution but a curious lack of emotional stakes.

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Jason Bourne goes geek, The Amateur proves that heart and a good cast can elevate a seen-before premise into an action-packed, thrilling ride.

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The Amateur (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Peter Rainer FilmWeek (LAist) It's quite adept... A tribute to "nerd power." May 13, 2025 Full Review The Amateur (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Kristy Puchko Mashable The Amateur is a frustratingly old-school thriller in which the most modern element is not the top-notch computer hacking that's crucial to its plotline, but focusing its story of a "wife guy." Apr 25, 2025 Full Review The Amateur (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com The most annoying thing about The Amateur is how competent it is. Rated: 2/4 Apr 20, 2025 Full Review The Amateur (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes (4) David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...seemingly foolproof subject matter that’s employed to partially watchable yet mostly underwhelming effect... Rated: 2/4 May 15, 2025 Full Review The Amateur (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Alicia Gilstorf Cool Girl Critiques The Amateur is a delightful foray into action for Malek. Even better, it’s an unexpectedly tender thriller with sharp action that uses psychological warfare to transcend mediocrity. Rated: 3.5/5 May 14, 2025 Full Review The Amateur (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (LAist) An engaging and entertaining action-thriller. A lot of credit is due to Rami Malek. May 13, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Christine G I liked the idea of a CIA analyst going in the field to avenge the death of his wife. Rami Malek, Lawrence Fishburne, Jon Bernthal, Julianne Nicholson, and others gave very good performances. There was enough action to keep your attention. I recommend this movie. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/22/25 Full Review Sue Smart movie with great acting!!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Bshads Poor acting and directing even made Lawrence Fish burn look bad!! Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Mr. D I would recommend this movie. The acting was good. The plot was interesting. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Nate I thought it was a great movie. I seen movies where the bad guys have all the tech and do scenes like that. It was awesome seeing it from the protagonist’s perspective. A great thriller movie! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Mich13 Was ok . A little too much computer technology stuff . Catrione Balfe & Rami Malek - good acting. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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James Hawes Director Rami Malek Heller Rachel Brosnahan Sarah Laurence Fishburne Henderson Caitriona Balfe Inquiline Jon Bernthal The Bear

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Synopsis Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

Director
James Hawes

Producer
Hutch Parker, Dan Wilson, Rami Malek, Joel B. Michaels

Screenwriter
Ken Nolan, Gary Spinelli

Distributor
20th Century Studios

Production Co
Hutch Parker Entertainment

Rating
PG-13

Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 11, 2025, Wide

Box Office (Gross USA)
$40.2M

Runtime
2h 3m

Sound Mix
Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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