Rogue Agent

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Rogue Agent

Released Aug 12, 2022

1h 56m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Conman Robert Freegard poses as an undercover MI5 agent and kidnaps countless victims amidst a high-stakes manhunt, until the woman who fell for him brings him to justice.

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Critics Consensus

Even if it isn't as engaging as the real-life story that inspired it, Rogue Agent remains a well-acted and appealingly twisty suspense thriller.

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Manuel Betancourt

Variety

In Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn’s diligently crafted British caper “Rogue Agent,” the lines between a rakish spy and a dashing lover are blurred in the figure of Robert Freegard.

Sep 28, 2022

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

"Perhaps the prurient unravelings of Freegard’s greatest hits is best left to the nonfiction projects, but even with the liberties of narrative adaptation, Lawn and Patterson leave the psychological and emotional depths of this story unexplored."

Rated: 2/4

Aug 15, 2022

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

There was not enough story here to make a real movie.

Aug 12, 2022

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Lee Jutton

Film Inquiry

While one cannot deny the simple joys of watching two actors as nimble and attractive as Arterton and Norton play cat and mouse, Rogue Agent never quite lives up to its extraordinary premise.

Aug 20, 2022

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Although the film paints Freegard as a rather one-dimensional villain, the screenplay provides enough procedural surprises to maintain the suspense.

Aug 19, 2022

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

This true story of a fraudster's been fictionalized into a victim-turned-avenger feminist triumph. It works due to the anti-chemistry of its two leads.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 19, 2022

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Stan M

starts off a little slow. but picks up about halfway through. good flick if you stick with it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/22

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A sincere movie fan

Very interesting with a great cast. I could not look away for fear I would miss something. Shows you can have a great movie experience without the need to sell itself through violence alone. Truly a movie for adults and a warning to all about the current state of people trying to con others.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/22

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John A

It maybe well acted but the first half was slow and the rest lacked passion despite various attempts to generate some. Sufficient to just keep one interested but left with a feeling of - so what, next.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Dan D

I found it hard to believe the shear stupidity of the characters in this movie. While i get this was based on true events, gullibility doesn't really cover it. I get that some people can sound convincing, but when a lawyer is presented with information that is easily proven or denied, then WTF... his name was an alias that couldn't be corroboated...he's an agent but when his name is searched there is no backstop to avert prying eyes...really...c'mon.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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B N

I’d have loved to watch this on a 3 episode series to get more details. I like James N for that I enjoyed the based on real life story. I didn’t like the acting of the main female character. Could have been better but overall was good and story keep me interested.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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KEITH B

Utter dross. Totally implausible from the get-go. Described as 'Inspired by a true story', the red thread that links the reality of the Freegard story to this pitiful effort is stretched beyond breaking point. A slow start, and a storyline that doesn't stand up to even a modicum of scrutiny. Thin gruel indeed. Steer clear.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Synopsis

Conman Robert Freegard poses as an undercover MI5 agent and kidnaps countless victims amidst a high-stakes manhunt, until the woman who fell for him brings him to justice.

Director: Adam Patterson, Declan Lawn
Producer: Kitty Kaletsky, James Norton, Robert Taylor, Gina Carter, Michael Bronner, Herbert Kloiber
Screenwriter: Michael Bronner, Adam Patterson, Declan Lawn
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Split Prism Media, The Development Partnership, Great Point Media, Rabbit Track Pictures, Night Train Media, Anhinga Media
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 12, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 12, 2022
Runtime: 1h 56m

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