The Amateur
“Don't underestimate him.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-13
Top Cast
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Rami Malek
Heller
Holt McCallany
Director Moore
Danny Sapani
Caleb
Rachel Brosnahan
Sarah
Michael Stuhlbarg
Schiller
Laurence Fishburne
Henderson
Julianne Nicholson
Director O'Brien
Caitríona Balfe
Inquiline
Jon Bernthal
The Bear
Adrian Martinez
Carlos
Evan Milton
Slater
Nick Mills
Finn
Tiffany Gray
Esther
Kate Sumpter
Channel 6 Anchor
David Mills
NBNC Anchor
Anita Anand
CNC Anchor
Ryan Chilcote
CNC Reporter
Barbara Probst
Gretchen Frank
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysApril 11, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 10, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 8, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$96M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.6x
+$36M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hawes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Nolan, Gary Spinelli
- Original Score
- Volker Bertelmann
- Original Title
- The Amateur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $96M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Studios, Hutch Parker Entertainment, Joel B. Michaels Productions, TSG Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hawes
Ken Nolan, Gary Spinelli, Robert Littell
Volker Bertelmann
Martin Ruhe
Jonathan Amos
Hutch Parker, Dan Wilson, Rami Malek, Joel B. Michaels, Jonathan Hook
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Amos
Editor
Martin Ruhe
Director of Photography
James Hawes
Director
Hutch Parker
Producer
Dan Wilson
Producer
Ken Nolan
Screenplay
Gary Spinelli
Screenplay
Rami Malek
Producer
Joel B. Michaels
Producer
Volker Bertelmann
Original Music Composer
Suzie Harman
Costume Design
Maria Djurkovic
Production Design
Jan Maroske
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Violence
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amateur
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Amateur about?
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.
Who directed The Amateur?
The Amateur was directed by James Hawes.
Who stars in The Amateur?
The principal cast of The Amateur includes Rami Malek, Holt McCallany, Danny Sapani, Rachel Brosnahan, Michael Stuhlbarg.
When was The Amateur released and how long is it?
The Amateur was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Amateur?
The Amateur had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $96M at the worldwide box office (1.6 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Amateur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Amateur was composed by Volker Bertelmann.
Is The Amateur based on a book or true story?
The Amateur is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Littell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Amateur?
The Amateur holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).