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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Scarlet J

I enjoyed it happy to try the 2nd movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Jayme P

I loved it, actually. Just a little confusing from time to time, but everything tied together at the end. I enjoyed Ben Affleck’s performance….his character almost a superhero who always triumphs. Jon Bernthal also was great. I liked his performance and was satisfied that the really bad guys got eliminated by the end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/25

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SkyRo P

I started with the sequel to "The Accountant" before watching the original, thinking I needed to catch up on the backstory. However, the second film does a good job of conveying enough context, so watching the first one isn’t strictly necessary. Overall, I found the original to be a decent film, but it certainly doesn't hold a candle to the sequel. At times, it felt a bit flat and dragged on, but it was still watchable. That said, I don’t foresee myself revisiting it since it didn’t leave a lasting impression. I do appreciate Anna Kendrick’s role in this film; it's a shame she’s not in the sequel. She delivers a stellar performance, as she often does, although I think she tends to overact in comedies. In a role like this, however, she truly shines. Ben Affleck also brings a unique depth to his character, showcasing a side of him that isn’t typically seen. Ultimately, I think my experience was colored by watching the sequel first. It set a high bar, making the original feel somewhat lackluster in comparison.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/15/25

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Frans B

Loved it. O'Connor did good here. The stellar cast all excels in character, cinematography is real good. The movie creates an ambience in the world of Wolff which intrigues me a lot, the fact that the director actually pulled it off. Great stuff, watched a couple of times and will again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/14/25

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The blue f

best acting,storyline and action with bounus of main role has autism making it an cherry on top

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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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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