The Accountant

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The Accountant

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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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Michael G.

Surprisingly threads various storylines in a compelling way. Great chemistry from Anna and Ben. Nice twist at the end.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/12/25

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Alanna M.

One of the best written movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/10/25

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Ricardo B

Ancorado por uma convincente e sucinta atuação de Ben Affleck, esse é um interessante e diferenciado suspense de ação, que nos apresenta um universo envolvente, uma trama intrigante e um herói singular. "O Contador" não será lembrado com um clássico de ação, mas é uma ótima escolha para uma tarde preguiçosa.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/09/25

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Adam D.

Really surprised by this one. The main character is full of surprises and the family dynamic and back story is integral to the plot. The action sequences are great. It’s really got a soul, the motives of rhe main characters make sense (not shooting up half a city for dog and stolen car). The film did a lot of “show not tell”, there wasn’t a lot of exposition where someone soliloquies the plot and motivations. Can’t wait for the sequel.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/25

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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

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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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