The Informant!

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The Informant!

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Released Sep 18, 2009

1h 48m

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Crime

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Though a rising star in the ranks of Archer Daniels Midland, Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) suddenly exposes a price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, agreeing to wear a wire and gather evidence against ADM and other agribusinesses. However, the FBI agents get a rude surprise when they learn that Whitacre has embezzled heavily from the firm.

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Critics Consensus

A charismatic turn by star Matt Damon and a consistently ironic tone boost this quietly funny satire about a corporate whistle-blower.

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Ed Koch

The Atlantic

Although not a blockbuster, The Informant is an interesting, diverting film.

Jan 17, 2018

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Caryn James

Marie Claire

With [Matt] Damon, they share something more exciting than looks: a slow-burning intelligence that leaves us feeling both unsettled and seduced.

Oct 11, 2017

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Matt Singer

The Rumpus

Like Soderbergh's Ocean's 11 series, The Informant! is a funny movie with no jokes.

Sep 18, 2017

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Though based on a true story, 'The Informant!' is not 'The Insider' but a light-fingered take on corporate conspiracy transformed into a jaunty satire ...

Oct 28, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Damon’s performance is actually pitch-perfect, a layered comedic performance worthy of Peter Sellers.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 30, 2023

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James Croot

The Post NZ

This film is a intriguing case study of a troubled mind that just lacks a little clarity of vision.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 11, 2021

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Kiers S

Very entertaining, family friendly, brain pleasing "throwback" to 90s sensibilities as seen from 2009. The movie has a vibe that is a cross between "Pink Panther" type caper films, and "American Psycho" on the narrative side. Very unusual combination of these 2 themselves eclectic movies. Definitely recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Kristin M.

I loved this movie. Idk why people hated it. It’s a fascinating true story and Matt Damon. Nothing not to love here.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Levon H

Clever direction and several brilliant performances from a strong cast keep this upbeat tale of a downward spiral entertaining throughout.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/24/25

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Paul S

This is one of the whackiest stories I've ever heard, but it made the movie so much fun to watch. Watching Matt Damon as Mark Whitacre constantly deceive every other character was pure comedy, and something about Damon's performance was just so satisfying. I definitely recommend this movie for comedy and drama fans!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Luna M

Couldn’t finish watching the movie. The pathological lying, arrogance and narcissism of the main character was excruciating to watch. Then I thought, why are we glorifying a criminal by making a movie about him!!! That’s when I stopped the movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Alec C

Just because they blow the whistle, doesn't mean that they're the ones telling the truth! Mark Whitacre decides to inform on his company's price-fixing scheme, only to get entangled with some contradictions with his own credibility and his thought-process. A manic retelling of the controversial "snitch" by the grace of Matt Damon pulling off some over the top and reserved moments!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/22/24

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Synopsis

Though a rising star in the ranks of Archer Daniels Midland, Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) suddenly exposes a price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, agreeing to wear a wire and gather evidence against ADM and other agribusinesses. However, the FBI agents get a rude surprise when they learn that Whitacre has embezzled heavily from the firm.

Director: Steven Soderbergh
Producer: Gregory Jacobs, Jennifer Fox, Howard Braunstein, Kurt Eichenwald, Michael Jaffe
Screenwriter: Scott Z. Burns
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Bros., Section Eight Ltd., Jaffe/Braunstein Films
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 18, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 6, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $33.3M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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