Our Kind of Traitor

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Our Kind of Traitor

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2016

1h 48m

Mystery & Thriller

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A money launderer (Stellan Skarsgard) for Russian gangsters asks a couple vacationing in Marrakech, Morocco, to deliver incriminating evidence to an MI6 agent (Damian Lewis).

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Critics Consensus

Our Kind of Traitor relies on solid writing and acting rather than action to deliver its spy-movie thrills -- and thankfully has the pedigree to pull it off on both fronts.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

It's an intriguing character study embedded in a spy thriller.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 15, 2016

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

It's all far-fetched in a way that only international spy thrillers -- bless their hearts -- can be.

Rated: B-

Jul 1, 2016

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Kimber Myers

The Playlist

Doesn't have quite the depth or the pedigree of other cinematic versions of his novels...but it's still worth the trip.

Rated: B

Jul 1, 2016

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a decidedly oddball premise that’s employed to decent-enough effect...

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 18, 2024

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Josh Slater-Williams

Vague Visages

A solidly constructed sophomore feature from director Susanna White, Our Kind of Traitor is a tight thriller that, while rarely excelling to any sort of transcendent heights, never really steps a foot wrong.

Nov 13, 2023

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

By default Our Kind of Traitor will probably be listed under the "thriller" section on Netflix and elsewhere simply because it was written by spymaster John le Carré but don't be fooled.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 3, 2021

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Eric S

How did any person pretend that his vapid garbage was worthy of even a half a star? Stellan Skarsgård is awful. Everyone is awful. Waste of good actors on terrible script.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Archibald H

With a 50% audience rating and 72% critic rating, I very nearly gave this one a miss, but I had it recorded, and something kept me circling over that play button, and I am so glad I chose to watch it rather than delete it. A really enjoyable movie. And yes; I'm the kind of guy who likes DaVinci Code, Bourne and Red October and stuff like that. 4/5

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/11/25

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Thomas S

Beautifully filmed with a good story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/25

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Georgan G

Great actors in an plot that made no sense. Why an educated man would begin interacting with this clearly criminal guy, then follow-up by nearly getting himself & wife killed is ridiculous.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Hackney G

Important story, that gets to the heart of the corruption in the UK around 'blood money' so great potential and the book may be great, but ultimately thsi film is pretty flat. It started off well, Stellan Skarsgård as Dima provides a great OTT character, but Ewan McGregor's and Naomie Harris's Perry and Gail just pretty one-dimensional and tbh that plot line is fairly unbelievable. I was enjoying it initially but simply got bored after about an hour. Damien Lewis's Hector was great as was Mark Gatiss as always. Conclusion: wasted opportunity as McGregor's character was very weak. Also the women get a pretty poor deal here.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/06/24

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Liam K

Disappointing to see some good actors cast in such a poor movie...

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Synopsis

A money launderer (Stellan Skarsgard) for Russian gangsters asks a couple vacationing in Marrakech, Morocco, to deliver incriminating evidence to an MI6 agent (Damian Lewis).

Director: Susanna White
Producer: Simon Cornwell, Stephen Cornwell, Gail Egan
Screenwriter: Hossein Amini
Distributor: Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Potboiler Productions, Ink Factory
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Brief Drug Use|Nudity|Some Sexuality|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 1, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $3.2M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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