The Apprentice

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The Apprentice

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2024

2h 2m

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A young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan), eager to make his name as a hungry second son of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé -- someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.

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Critics Consensus

Instead of cross-examining its subject, The Apprentice gives Sebastian Stan the chance to shine in a simplistic yet entertaining foray into the world of a young Trump.

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Audience Says

Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong's performances resonate in The Apprentice, a well-crafted character study on one of the most polarizing men in America.

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Beatrice Loayza

Sight & Sound

Dec 31

A mildly amusing, profoundly forgettable saga about the rise of Donald Trump.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

11/04/2024

This very well-made movie is still constructed that are wholly and completely gossamer.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

10/30/2024

4/5

It’s surprising and even a little disappointing that The Apprentice doesn’t go all in on the grotesque and extreme aspects of the Trumpian evolution. But it does show a side of the former US president that, you suspect, he would prefer not to be seen.

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Abhishek Srivastava

The Times of India

Oct 27

3.5/5

With strong performances, meticulous period detail, and careful storytelling, the film invites viewers to reflect on power, influence, and the consequences of ambition.

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Patrick Beatty

ABC4 Utah

Aug 11

‘The Apprentice’ is a cautionary tale, a reminder of who Donald Trump is, and how he treats those around him.

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Clotilde Chinnici

The Indiependent

Jul 27

3/5

The Apprentice could have been a much stronger product that invited us to reflect on how one of the most famous and disliked men of recent years started his career, but it doesn’t quite live up to its potential.

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Greg T

Sep 12

Man I wish this movie had gotten more attention and circulation. Too many people in this country are terrified of the monster in the castle. The thing is, this is a pretty sympathetic and balanced picture of a real human being. I guess that's what the king of America can't stand to admit, that he's not an actual superhero, he's just an ordinary human being.

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Jun 2

One of the best films of the year I’m glad this got released and didn’t get blocked from being in the theaters. This is a definite must watch, especially if you want to understand our current President for better or for worse.

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Jan 25

Sebastian Stan embodies the personality of Donald Trump in a film that tells the story of the rise of power of the orange guy. Very entertaining and enjoyable. Its also shot so interestingly with a retro vibe to it and I enjoy that. -EPR

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12/18/2024

Great movie. Totally worth it.

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11/04/2024

Sebastian and Jeremy carry this biopic to the top of my watchlist recommendations for October

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11/03/2024

The movie is unrelentingly dismal.

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Synopsis

A young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan), eager to make his name as a hungry second son of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé -- someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.

Director: Ali Abbasi
Producer: Louis Tisné, Daniel Bekerman, Jacob Jarek, Ruth Treacy
Screenwriter: Gabriel Sherman
Distributor: Briarcliff Entertainment / Rich Spirit
Production Co: Profile Pictures, Scythia Films, Tailored Films
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use|Sexual Assault|Sexual Content|Some Graphic Nudity)
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2024
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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