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Movie The Rerun: 2020s

The Amateur

A CIA cryptographer whose wife is killed in a terror attack in London blackmails his bosses into training him so he can hunt down those responsible.

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A CIA cryptographer whose wife is killed in a terror attack in London blackmails his bosses into training him so he can hunt down those responsible.

Why watch Rami Malek stars and produces, adapting the Robert Littell novel previously filmed in 1981.

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Where can I watch The Amateur?
In Canada: Crave, Disney+, Apple TV (rent), Prime Video (rent), Prime Video (buy) and Apple TV (buy). In the US: HBO Max, Disney+, Prime Video (rent), Apple TV (rent), Prime Video (buy) and Apple TV (buy).
What is The Amateur about?
A CIA cryptographer whose wife is killed in a terror attack in London blackmails his bosses into training him so he can hunt down those responsible.
Who is in the cast of The Amateur?
The Amateur stars Marthe Keller, Laurence Fishburne, Julianne Nicholson, Jon Bernthal and Rami Malek.
Who directed The Amateur?
The Amateur was directed by James Hawes.
When did The Amateur come out?
The Amateur was released on 9 April 2025.
How long is The Amateur?
The Amateur runs 123 minutes (2 h 3 min).

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