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The Amateur

By James Hawes

2025

Thriller

2h02

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7.2/10

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2.7/5

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3.4/5

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Synopsis

After his wife is tragically killed in a London terrorist attack, a CIA cryptographer demands his bosses go after the killers. When it becomes clear they won’t act due to conflicting internal priorities, he blackmails the agency into training him and letting him go after them himself.

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Community Reviews

Viewers generally find 'The Amateur' to be a solid thriller with a compelling performance by Rami Malek. The film's portrayal of a vengeful, tech-savvy protagonist strikes a chord, though some find the plot somewhat predictable and lacking depth. The mix of espionage and personal drama intrigues, but the film doesn't always hit the mark, leaving some viewers wanting more substance or originality.

👍 Rami Malek's performance is a highlight.

👎 Some plot elements may feel clichéd or underdeveloped.

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Reviews and Comments

24 reviews
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Alimathrated ★ 6/10
April 18, 2025

Good. I didn't love it, but the acting was pretty good. I liked Rami Malek in it. Caitriona Balfe was great, too. I wouldn't mind rewatching it in a few years.

Chiara Harter
Chiararated ★ 8/10
April 9, 2025

Bon film d’action ! Beau jeu aussi, ça divertit

Mathieu Bono
Mathieurated ★ 7/10
February 1, 2026

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Louisrated ★ 6/10
August 26, 2025

EC
Evannrated ★ 5/10
July 22, 2025

Annabella Joy Angarone
Annabellarated ★ 9/10
July 15, 2025

Pierre Jouin
Pierrerated ★ 6/10
July 1, 2025

CC
Calenrated ★ 8/10
June 28, 2025

Casting

James Hawes

James Hawes

Director

Rami Malek

Rami Malek

Charles Heller

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Henderson

Rachel Brosnahan

Rachel Brosnahan

Sarah

Caitriona Balfe

Caitriona Balfe

Inquiline

Jon Bernthal

Jon Bernthal

The Bear

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

Schiller

Holt McCallany

Holt McCallany

Moore

Adrian Martinez

Adrian Martinez

Carlos

Julianne Nicholson

Julianne Nicholson

Director O'Brien

Danny Sapani

Danny Sapani

Caleb

CH

Christy Meyers

CIA Team #1 / Vestry

Takehiro Hira

Takehiro Hira

Teacher

Joseph Millson

Joseph Millson

Ellish

AL

Alice Hewkin

Ali Park

HE

Henry Garrett

Chief of Staff

MA

Marc Rissmann

Mishka Blazhic

TI

Tiffany L. Gray

Esther

NI

Nick Mills

Finn

AS

Ashley Byam

Alex Skarbek

Alex Skarbek

French Detective

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