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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Rachel Wagner

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Overall entertaining with some action setpieces and a great cast

Apr 23, 2025

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

There’s a decent story hiding somewhere in THE AMATEUR, but you’ll need an expert spy to find it.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 23, 2025

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Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

Now the greatest plot wise but Rami Malek has my attention wherever he is.

Rated: 6/10

Apr 22, 2025

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Jason F

While not awful, the preview gives the expectation of an action packed movie. However, both of the impressive kills in the movie are in the trailer. The pacing is slow and the protagonist is not very likeable. The "brilliant" amateur's cunning consists mainly of pipe bombs and the end is quite anticlimactic. Did not meet expectations.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Andrea

Action and intrigue with foreign locations. Great acting. Loved it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Jimmy

A bit far fetch but good story

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/25/25

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Priscilla J

The movie had some exciting scenes as well as some scenes that left me wanting more to happen. 3.5 stars

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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David

This such a great film!!! Just mixed really loud! I would definitely see it again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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John P

Awesome film, great story of a nerdy CIA agent going into the field to make things right. Good action that keeps you guessing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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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): $27.1M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1