The Amateur (2025 film)

The Amateur
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJames Hawes
Screenplay by
Based onThe Amateur
by Robert Littell
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMartin Ruhe
Edited byJonathan Amos
Music byVolker Bertelmann
Production
company
Hutch Parker Entertainment
Distributed by20th Century Studios
Release date
  • April 11, 2025 (2025-04-11)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$60 million
Box office$96 million

The Amateur is a 2025 American action thriller film directed by James Hawes and written by Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli. It is based on the 1981 novel by Robert Littell, which was previously adapted into a 1981 Canadian film. It stars Rami Malek (who also produced), Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, and Laurence Fishburne.

The film was released in the United States by 20th Century Studios on April 11, 2025. It received mixed reviews from critics.