Synopsis

“The Amateur,” an action-packed espionage-thriller from 20th Century Studios starring Oscar® winner Rami Malek (“Bohemian Rhapsody”), opens in theaters nationwide April 11, 2025. Charlie Heller (Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge. The film also stars Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne. “The Amateur” is directed by James Hawes. The screenplay is by Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli based on the novel by Robert Littell. The film is produced by Hutch Parker, p.g.a., Dan Wilson, p.g.a., Rami Malek, Joel B. Michaels, with JJ Hook serving as executive producer.

Details

Release Date Apr 11, 2025

Runtime 123 mins

Rating PG-13 (for some strong violence, and language. )

Director James Hawes

Starring Jon Bernthal, Rami Malek, Michael Stuhlbarg, Caitriona Balfe, Julianne Nicholson, Rachel Brosnahan, Hugh Jackman, Laurence Fishburne, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, Holt McCallany