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The Informer

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Pete Koslow is a former special operations soldier working as an informant for the FBI to help dismantle the Polish mafia's drug trade in New York. But when the FBI's operation goes wrong, resulting in the death of an undercover NYPD cop, Pete is coerced into returning to Bale Hill, the prison he previously served time in for manslaughter, to take down the cartel from the inside.
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The Informer may prove a passable diversion for less demanding thriller fans, but most of its ingredients have been recycled from superior entries in the genre.

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Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times 11/07/2020
3/4
Joel Kinnaman is taking names in true action movie-star fashion. Go to Full Review
Michael Ordoña Los Angeles Times 11/07/2020
"The Informer" isn't bad. It's just nothing special. Go to Full Review
John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter 11/06/2020
A solid crime flick whose heart rate never rises to a point commensurate with the many layers of danger its eponymous protagonist faces. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/22/2022
3.5/5
“The Informer” nimbly plays within its gritty crime genre, maintaining a propulsive pace that keeps its audience on their toes. It all tangibly plays out within the moral malaise of underworld violence and crooked law enforcement. Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 05/06/2022
3/5
…The Informer’s generic title hides a sober, fairly gripping thriller that’s something of an antidote to much of the silver-screen’s childish fare… Go to Full Review
Antonio G. Spíndola Cine Premiere 05/17/2021
2.5/5
The Informant succeeds with maintaining the enigma and certain expectations but fails in its way of solving various plot aspects and leading its characters. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Jen J Nov 25 Joel Kinnaman was the only reason I watched this snoozer through to its dull ending. See more Amirtha R Sep 23 Worth watching 100 percent good after a long watching a good movie with intelligent good plots intelligent movie making best crime thriller See more Stephen C @bob25009 Aug 31 Success in 1 hour and 53 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $300,500.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more R M May 18 Not bad but also nothing special. See more Feb 19 Great movie provides excellent insight to what could be happening in your neighborhood. Only goons and thieves hate this movie. Like the 1 percenter tv show. Exposing what was hidden and how he infiltrated numerous clubs. This is a great movie. Leads to community involvement See more d m 08/06/2024 #Recommended 7/10 See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Pete Koslow is a former special operations soldier working as an informant for the FBI to help dismantle the Polish mafia's drug trade in New York. But when the FBI's operation goes wrong, resulting in the death of an undercover NYPD cop, Pete is coerced into returning to Bale Hill, the prison he previously served time in for manslaughter, to take down the cartel from the inside.
Director
Andrea Di Stefano
Producer
Wayne Marc Godfrey, James Harris, Basil Iwanyk, Robert Jones, Mark Lane, Erica Lee
Screenwriter
Matthew Cook, Rowan Joffe, Andrea Di Stefano
Production Co
Maddem Films, Thunder Road Pictures, Imagination Park Entertainment, thefyzz
Rating
R (Strong Violence|Pervasive Language)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 6, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$300.5K
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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