The Apprentice
“An American horror story.”
Synopsis
A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé—someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-10
Top Cast
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Sebastian Stan
Donald Trump
Jeremy Strong
Roy Cohn
Martin Donovan
Fred Trump
Maria Bakalova
Ivana Trump
Catherine McNally
Mary Anne Trump
Charlie Carrick
Freddy Trump
Ben Sullivan
Russell Eldridge
Mark Rendall
Roger Stone
Joe Pingue
Tony Salerno
Ron Lea
Victor Palmieri
Edie Inksetter
Barbara Katz
Matt Baram
Dr. Steven Hoefflin
Moni Ogunsuyi
Sandra
Brad Austin
Dick Morgan
Stuart Hughes
Mike Wallace
Jim Monaco
Al Formicola
Clare Coulter
Tenant Ms. Nathanson
Hume Baugh
Tenant Mr. Granger
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 21 DaysRio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 11, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 11, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$16M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.08x
+$1.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Abbasi
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabriel Sherman
- Original Score
- Martin Dirkov, David Holmes, Brian Irvine
- Original Title
- The Apprentice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Canada, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $16M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.3M
- Production Studios
- Gidden Media, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Scythia Films, Profile Pictures, Tailored Films, Film Institute, Film i Väst, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RocketScience, LB Entertainment, AC Films, Rich Spirit, Wild 7 Films, Red Apple Productions, ScreenReleases
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Abbasi
Gabriel Sherman
Martin Dirkov, David Holmes, Brian Irvine
Kasper Tuxen
Olivia Neergaard-Holm, Olivier Bugge Coutté
Ali Abbasi, Noor Alfallah, Amy Baer, Daniel Bekerman, Fred Benenson
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Abbasi
Director
Gabriel Sherman
Screenplay
Kasper Tuxen
Director of Photography
Olivia Neergaard-Holm
Editor
Aleksandra Marinkovich
Production Design
Laura Montgomery
Costume Design
Olivier Bugge Coutté
Editor
Martin Dirkov
Original Music Composer
David Holmes
Original Music Composer
Brian Irvine
Original Music Composer
Ali Abbasi
Producer
Daniel Bekerman
Producer
Julianne Forde
Producer
Jacob Jarek
Producer
Louis Tisné
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Sexuality • Language
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Apprentice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Apprentice about?
A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé—someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
Who directed The Apprentice?
The Apprentice was directed by Ali Abbasi.
Who stars in The Apprentice?
The principal cast of The Apprentice includes Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Martin Donovan, Maria Bakalova, Catherine McNally.
When was The Apprentice released and how long is it?
The Apprentice was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Apprentice?
The Apprentice had a reported production budget of $16M and grossed $17.3M at the worldwide box office (1.08 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Apprentice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Apprentice was composed by Martin Dirkov, David Holmes, Brian Irvine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Apprentice?
The Apprentice holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).