Directed by James Hawes(Black Mirror, Snowpiercer), The Amateur is a spy thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Rami Malek. After its theatrical release on April 9, 2025, it arrives on VOD for purchase on August 7, 2025, then for rental on August 15, 2025. Based on the novel by Robert Littell, the film combines personal vengeance with geopolitical intrigue.
The trailer promises a tense tale where the quest for justice collides with the brutal realities of international intelligence.
The Amateur will be available for purchase on VOD from August 7, 2025, and for rental from August 15, 2025.
Synopsis: CIA cryptographer Charlie Heller's life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack in London. Faced with the agency's refusal to track down the culprits, he decides to train himself to carry out his own mission of vengeance.
The Amateur combines a relentless revenge scenario with the codes of the spy thriller. James Hawes portrays a broken but determined hero, ready to cross all red lines to reach his target.
Joining Hugh Jackman and Rami Malek are Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe and Laurence Fishburne. Each brings a dramatic intensity to this tale where the stakes are as personal as they are political.
This film will appeal to viewers who appreciate works such as Taken, Jason Bourne or John Wick, where action blends with a tale of revenge. Fans of more strategic thrillers will also enjoy the realistic spy plots.
Adapted from Robert Littell's novel, The Amateur is a spy thriller starring Hugh Jackman, Rami Malek and Rachel Brosnahan. Available to buy on VOD on August 7 and to rent on August 15, 2025.
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