The Amateur

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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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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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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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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

The most annoying thing about The Amateur is how competent it is.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 20, 2025

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Some of the script is too clever for its own good – so convoluted that you’re not quite sure where it’s going – but it’s fun and, at times, surprisingly poignant.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 19, 2025

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Kaitlyn Booth

Bleeding Cool

The Amateur is trying to do something different with its title character, but thanks to clumsy writing, mediocre performances, and lackluster pacing, the film never elevates beyond being serviceable at best.

Rated: 4.5/10

Apr 29, 2025

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Reginald Ponder

The Garfield/Lawndale Voice

The Amateur is far from incompetent or inept. It is a smart and engaging exploration of a husband's love and ultimately, his rage. You will leave a bit energized, but might feel these matters should be left to the professionals.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 29, 2025

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

It's too wordy and convoluted to be the good, dumb fun of the latest Jason Statham instalment. But it's also far too silly to impress anyone who's paying any attention.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 29, 2025

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Mark D

Good plot line good acting. I enjoyed it

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Christopher S

Solid twist on the revene action thriller genre. I wish the trailer hadn't given away most of the best scenes but that is the world we live in now.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Megan

It was a smart movie in that it was a thriller. I thought it was going to be a typical bang bang movie, but it wasn’t. It was well thought out - one step ahead of an expected move, then it did something unexpected. The acting was excellent from all the actors. Thoroughly enjoyed the movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Michael M

Best movie Ive seen in years! Great acting, script, screenplay, special effects all of it! Outstanding!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Barry denham

This was better then I expected, I really enjoyed

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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Ann

The movie kept you guessing throughout. Great Actors and action. We felt the time flew by . The main character was brilliant and we wanted him to be successful. We loved the movie!!!!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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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
Box Office (Gross USA): $37.1M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1