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The Accountant

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Seth M Really loved it. Should be a franchise Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/21 Full Review Claudio C The Accountant (2016) Original and Above Average Action Film (11,972 – 25 Feb 2017 / 07 Oct 2025 – by Claudio Carvalho) If you want to read my review, visit my blog. RT mysteriously did not publish it and I refuse to change it. I do not understand why. My vote is seven. Title (Brazil): "O Contador" ("The Accountant") My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/ Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/25 Full Review Naomi P. The Accountant is a spectacular movie. Although there is a heavy amount of language in this movie, the storyline is very good, and how the main character of this movie, Christian Wolff is portrayed is extraordinary. This movie does not deserve the rating that it has. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/07/25 Full Review Deshawn F. Good movie hits a little different having a autistic son. Things were definitely relatable well put together movie Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Benjamin H While it is messy and it has one redundant exposition dump, The Accountant is an unconvential action thriller that features superb performances (particularly Ben Affleck) and well filmed, tension-filled action. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/24/25 Full Review David C. The Accountant is a stylish and surprisingly emotional thriller carried by Ben Affleck’s subtle, commanding performance. He brings depth to Christian Wolff, making him more than just a stoic assassin, while the supporting cast plays their roles with precision. The action is sharp, the mood is tense, and the film lingers with you long after it ends. Its biggest flaw is the script skipping over how Christian truly became who he is leaves the story with a gap that could have made it even stronger. Still, with its mix of brains, bullets, and unexpected heart, The Accountant stands out as one of the more unique action-thrillers of the last decade. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/09/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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