Film · 2025
The Amateur
Directed by James Hawes · starring Alice Hewkin, Caitríona Balfe and Rachel Brosnahan
- 6.3 Users2 votes
Synopsis
Charlie Heller is an introverted computer genius who works as a code-breaker for the CIA in a basement at their headquarters in Langley. His idyllic life changes completely when his wife is murdered in a terrorist attack in London.
His supervisors refuse to act accordingly due to the potential consequences, so Heller decides to be the one to bring justice. To do so, he embarks on a dangerous journey around the world in search of the culprits and, above all, to avenge his wife's death.
Heller's greatest asset is his intelligence, as it will allow him to progress until he achieves his revenge. Along the way, you will have to face situations that contrast both with your personality and his abilities.
The film directed by James Hawes, 'The Winton Children' (2023) or 'Slow Horses' (2022), stars actor Rami Mallek, winner of the Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Freddy Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' (2018), but also features other renowned actors such as Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal, Julianne Nicholson and Laurence Fishburne.
Where to watch The Amateur
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 123 min2 hours and 3 minutes
- Box office
- £4.2min UK
- Rating
- 12Suitable for 12 years and over
- How long is The Amateur?
- 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes).
- When was The Amateur released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 10 April 2025.
- Who directed The Amateur?
- James Hawes.
- Who is in The Amateur?
- It stars Alice Hewkin, Caitríona Balfe, Rachel Brosnahan and Julianne Nicholson.
- Where can I watch The Amateur?
- In the UK it is available with a subscription on Disney+ and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
- How much did The Amateur make?
- It took £4.2 million in UK.
Cast
Full cast (25)-
Alice Hewkin Ali Park
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Caitríona Balfe Inquiline
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Rachel Brosnahan Sarah
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Julianne Nicholson Director O'Brien
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Jon Bernthal The Bear
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Rami Malek Heller
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Evan Milton Slater
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Holt McCallany Director Moore
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Nick Mills Finn
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Laurence Fishburne Henderson
- Director
- James Hawes
- Writers
- Gary Spinelli
- Music
- Volker Bertelmann
- Producers
- Rami Malek, Hutch Parker, Alex Sutherland
Videos and trailers
All 2 videosPhotos and posters
All 10 photosReviews
Box office
Weekend by weekend-
UK £4.2m
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