The Amateur

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The Amateur

PG-13

Released Apr 11

2h 2m

Mystery & Thriller

Action

Drama

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Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

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Critics Consensus

Rami Malek is a compellingly unconventional action hero in the otherwise formulaic The Amateur, which dispenses justice with solid execution but a curious lack of emotional stakes.

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Audience Says

Jason Bourne goes geek, The Amateur proves that heart and a good cast can elevate a seen-before premise into an action-packed, thrilling ride.

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Adam Nayman

Toronto Star

There's no artistic pretence to "The Amateur," which hasn't so much been directed as assembled... It’s not so different than other movies, after all, and that’s OK.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 17, 2025

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's quite adept... A tribute to "nerd power."

May 13, 2025

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Kristy Puchko

Mashable

The Amateur is a frustratingly old-school thriller in which the most modern element is not the top-notch computer hacking that's crucial to its plotline, but focusing its story of a "wife guy."

Apr 25, 2025

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Jeffrey Lyles

Lyles' Movie Files

An enjoyable cerebral revenge thriller that avoids making the mistakes common in this genre.

Rated: 8/10

Sep 2, 2025

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Robert W. Butler

Butler's Cinema Scene

For the Oscar-winning Malek, this film will undoubtedly come to be regarded as a toss-off in a career of some depth. But as toss-offs go, it’s enjoyable enough.

Rated: B-

Aug 29, 2025

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Ryan Syrek

The Reader (Omaha, NE)

Lots of great actors! They all come together to deliver exactly (A) what you’d expect and (B) was shown in the trailers. Not so much disappointing as perfectly appointing.

Rated: C+

Aug 28, 2025

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Jeff G

Great story. Lots of twists

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Ignacio

It was definitely watchable not memorable

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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David

It was well acted and interesting …

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/01/25

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Cathy M

Fantastic. Highly recommended. Love Rami in this roll. Must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Kelly R

I’m not quite sure which movie I’m rating! If it’s Amateur I give it 4 stars! It was very entertaining with a few good twists. It’s a go see!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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BRENT SIMON

Not a bad little revenge kind of film. I recommend it, if you're into these kind of films.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/28/25

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Synopsis

Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

Director: James Hawes
Producer: Hutch Parker, Dan Wilson, Rami Malek, Joel B. Michaels
Screenwriter: Ken Nolan, Gary Spinelli
Distributor: 20th Century Studios
Production Co: Hutch Parker Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 11, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 10, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.8M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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