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The Accountant

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The Accountant

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Released Oct 14, 2016

2h 8m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

Crime

Drama

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Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) is a mathematics savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Using a small-town CPA office as a cover, he makes his living as a freelance accountant for dangerous criminal organizations. With a Treasury agent (J.K. Simmons) hot on his heels, Christian takes on a state-of-the-art robotics company as a legitimate client. As Wolff gets closer to the truth about a discrepancy that involves millions of dollars, the body count starts to rise.

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Critics Consensus

The Accountant writes off a committed performance from Ben Affleck, leaving viewers with a scattershot action thriller beset by an array of ill-advised deductions.

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Kristen Lopez

Culturess

The Accountant is messier than its multitude of gunshot wounds to the head.

Nov 20, 2017

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

Unfortunately this one runs out of steam and becomes more of a shoot now, ask questions later (or never) flick.

Rated: 2.5/5

Nov 14, 2016

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

At least, in its determinedly populist way, this violent character study makes you think.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 9, 2016

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

“The Accountant” is like McDonalds. It is not good or good for you, but you still eat it up.

May 1, 2025

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Jesse Hassenger

Decider

The Accountant is a ridiculous movie with at least one subplot too many and a genuine murkiness about why, after all this, Christian Wolff wants to launder money for a living.

Mar 28, 2024

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

One of the coolest Action Thrillers in along time. Ben Affleck proves his strengths as a leading actor

Aug 7, 2023

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Seth M

Really loved it. Should be a franchise

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/21

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Russell H

Affleck was good but the movie was all over the place and was quite boring

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/28/25

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Avalon T

Great movie. This is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Great acting and excellent script. It's a fairly original plot especially considering who Ben Ahffleck is as a character in this movie. Fast moving but touching at times. Highly recommend.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Audience Member

Really enjoyed the movie, Affleck was great...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Phillip D

Very solid. Not just an action film. I think it stands on its own as a thriller. Gavin O'Connor and Bill Dubuque do great work. Casting & acting were on point.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Michael B

The Accountant was a film that offered a unique perspective through the eyes of a character on the autism spectrum. I appreciated how the movie incorporated traits often associated with autism, not as a limitation but as a strength within the storyline. The casting was well done, the chemistry between actors, especially within the family dynamics, was a strong point and added emotional depth. While I would have liked to see more background on Ben Affleck's character to deepen the connection with the audience, I also understand why the filmmakers held back. That choice allowed for a balanced narrative without overwhelming the plot. In the end, it worked well.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Synopsis

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) is a mathematics savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Using a small-town CPA office as a cover, he makes his living as a freelance accountant for dangerous criminal organizations. With a Treasury agent (J.K. Simmons) hot on his heels, Christian takes on a state-of-the-art robotics company as a legitimate client. As Wolff gets closer to the truth about a discrepancy that involves millions of dollars, the body count starts to rise.

Director: Gavin O'Connor
Producer: Mark Williams, Lynette Howell Taylor
Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Electric City Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
Rating: R (Strong Violence|Language Throughout)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 14, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 27, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $86.2M
Runtime: 2h 8m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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