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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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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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

“The Accountant” does plenty right – a good cast with good performances, bursts of intense well-shot action (occasionally laced with bits of dry humor), a dense but thoughtful story.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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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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Raymond C

If you enjoy people who are perceived different succeeding. This movie is for you. I recommend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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Nano N

Loved the action packed opening! The later battle goes on a bit long quite like a video game. Best parts were the brothers connecting. Two loners who manage to connect. I know how you feel, Jon. Havent heard from Ben in like 35 years. Remember Vancover Ben? You said you loved me. LOL! Still a fan.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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Craig H

Hadn't seen this for years but with the sequel finally coming had to watch again. Ben Affleck leads the film brilliant as the lethal autistic maths whizz, some engaging plot points and good shout outs. Not reinventing the wheel just a cliche story in a way about criminal activity but done with a different approach. Looking forward to Bernthal and Afflecks camaraderie in the sequel

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/25

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David K

Aside from some of the holes in the plot and character development ,this movie will keep you throughly entertained. You've never seen Afleck so lethal. My wife and I loved it!. Looking forward to the second chapter of this story. Can't believe we waited this long.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/25

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Carrie B

Great movie!! Highly recommend watching it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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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: Warner Bros. Pictures, Electric City Entertainment
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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