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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 Justin one of afflecks better films, the accountant is a dark, violent and brilliant action film with a cast very recognizable. however the movies does take itself more seriously then it needs to be Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Richie T The account is successfull in so many ways. A truly well written story that can keep giving thru multiple films. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Caleb A The Accountant is an intriguing, entertaining film with an interesting premise. While the plot gets lost in itself a little bit, enough consistency is established via the characters to make this a fun watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/14/25 Full Review Ava S The Accountant veers a bit off course with its convulated narrative, but centering on a multilayered, autistic hero in a smart and calculated action thriller makes it worth your while. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 Full Review Goose R. Ben Affleck plays Chris Wolf. An account that is autistic and is a genius with numbers. He works to find leaks on company funds but most of his clients are very dangerous. He’s also well versed on hand to hand combat and weapons. One of his clients turns and tries to kill him an a female employee that discovers one of the leaks. Pretty good action movie with a different kind story. Good all around 🍿🍿🍿🍿/5 on Prime Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 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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