The Amateur

A tense, methodical spy thriller that trades brawn for brains, anchored by a quiet, grieving performance and punctuated by inventive set pieces.

Directed by

James Hawes

Genres

Thriller, Action

Starring

Rami Malek, Holt McCallany, Danny Sapani

Tagline

Don't underestimate him.

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, grief, corruption, justice

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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