The Amateur (2025)

6.5PG-13123 minDirector: James Hawes

2025 American film by James Hawes

The Amateur is a 2025 American action thriller film directed by James Hawes and written by Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli. It is based on the 1981 novel by Robert Littell, which was previously adapted into a 1981 Canadian film. It stars Rami Malek (who also produced), Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, and Laurence Fishburne.

The film was released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on April 11, 2025. It received mixed reviews from critics.

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What is The Amateur about?
The Amateur (2025) — When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a decoder takes matters into his own hands.
Is The Amateur based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Amateur scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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