The Amateur
A Cerebral Study in the Cost of Killing
A painfully serious revenge thriller that plays like a somber version of Bourne.
Official Synopsis
Rami Malek stars as Charlie Heller, a CIA decoder who takes matters into his own hands after his wife is killed in a London terror attack. Heller embarks on a global quest for vengeance, utilizing his intelligence as his primary weapon.
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| Motion Picture Rating | PG-13 (Action, Violence) |
| Estimated Budget | $60 Million |
| Locations | London, Paris, Istanbul, Pinewood Studios |
Production Info
Developed from early 2023 with James Hawes directing, the film experienced a pause due to Hollywood strikes before resuming. It is a 20th Century Studios and Hutch Parker Entertainment production.
Official Trailer
Directed by James Hawes (Slow Horses), The Amateur is an intriguing thriller that explores the heavy moral weight of vengeance. Rami Malek plays a CIA data analyst who steps out of his desk job to hunt those responsible for his wife's murder. While the film hooks you early, it shifts away from traditional action toward a character study on the soul-eroding nature of violence—a theme it shares with the classic Unforgiven.
"Killing a person is like cutting a piece out of oneself that can never be replaced. Either one is a killer or they are not."— Ray Manukay
