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The Amateur (2025)

โ€œDon't underestimate him.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 1,757 votes 2h 3m pg-13 ActionThriller

#62 of 142 films from 2025 #724 of 2168 in action

Directed by James Hawes ยท Written by Robert Littell, Ken Nolan, Gary Spinelli

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Overview

After his life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack, a brilliant but introverted CIA decoder takes matters into his own hands when his supervisors refuse to take action.

Cast

Rami Malekas Heller
Laurence Fishburneas Henderson
Michael Stuhlbargas Schiller
Rachel Brosnahanas Sarah
Jon Bernthalas The Bear
Holt McCallanyas Director Moore
Adrian Martinezas Carlos
Julianne Nicholsonas Director O'Brien
Takehiro Hiraas Professor
Evan Miltonas Slater
Joseph Millsonas Ellish
Tiffany Grayas Esther
Alice Hewkinas Ali Park
Nick Millsas Finn

Facts

Release dateApril 9, 2025
Runtime123 min (2h 3m) โ€” about the same as the 2025 average of 115 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$96,000,836 (1.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0899043

More from James Hawes

One LifeOne Life2023 ยท โ˜… 7.8 ยท 1h 49m

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Questions

How long is The Amateur?
The Amateur runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Is The Amateur worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,757 votes, which places it #62 of 142 films released in 2025 in this index (top 57%) and #724 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Amateur?
The Amateur was directed by James Hawes. Other well-rated titles by the same director: One Life (2023).
Who stars in The Amateur?
Rami Malek as Heller; Laurence Fishburne as Henderson; Michael Stuhlbarg as Schiller; Rachel Brosnahan as Sarah; Jon Bernthal as The Bear; Holt McCallany as Director Moore.
What is The Amateur rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Amateur?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16788.

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