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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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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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Peter Rainer FilmWeek (LAist) It's quite adept... A tribute to "nerd power." May 13, 2025 Full Review 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 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com The most annoying thing about The Amateur is how competent it is. Rated: 2/4 Apr 20, 2025 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...seemingly foolproof subject matter that’s employed to partially watchable yet mostly underwhelming effect... Rated: 2/4 May 15, 2025 Full Review Alicia Gilstorf Cool Girl Critiques The Amateur is a delightful foray into action for Malek. Even better, it’s an unexpectedly tender thriller with sharp action that uses psychological warfare to transcend mediocrity. Rated: 3.5/5 May 14, 2025 Full Review Lael Loewenstein FilmWeek (LAist) An engaging and entertaining action-thriller. A lot of credit is due to Rami Malek. May 13, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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PHIL Great intriguing drama with some action... away from cartoon characters and monsters. Go for Rami Malek. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Vanessa Great actors!!!!! Great action!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/26/25 Full Review Pamela Good entertainment but not up to the caliber of great thrillers. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Monica I enjoy this film. The creative way in which the film played out kept my interest. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Areddii L Great movie!! Did not get a lot of publicity but its better than I thought it would be! Sleeper good!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Carlos I liked the always try to guess where he would go next Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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)
$40.6M
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1