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A high-stakes Disney+ espionage thriller anchored by Rami Malek’s intense performance.

Charlie Heller’s mission for justice propels The Amateur onto Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ (for bundle subscribers)* in 2025, taking viewers from the CIA’s basement office in Langley to a globe-spanning manhunt. With a cerebral hero, an acclaimed ensemble, and a story adapted from Robert Littell’s novel, the covert operation narrative is set to intrigue anyone drawn to smart, suspense-driven storytelling. This is a must-watch for action or espionage thriller fans.

What is The Amateur about?

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Charlie Heller (played by Rami Malek) is a brilliant yet deeply introverted CIA decoder whose world shatters when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When agency leaders decline to act, Heller uses his intellect to track the perpetrators himself, turning his analytical skills into weapons on an international quest for revenge.

Directed by James Hawes and scripted by Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli, the film also features Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, and more. Based on Littell’s acclaimed novel, this adaptation promises a tense blend of psychological insight and action-packed intrigue. (Hulu)*

The Amateur was released for streaming via Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in July.*

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Who are the key characters in The Amateur?

Charlie Heller is the brainy CIA cryptographer-turned-avenger at the film’s center, anchored by the memory of his wife Sarah, whose murder sets the story in motion. His rough-edged trainer and wary mentor is Col. Robert Henderson, while the enigmatic insider known as “Inquiline” feeds him crucial intel from within the shadows.

Who’s in the cast of The Amateur?

Alongside Rami Malek, the ensemble includes Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, and Danny Sapani.

Who’s behind The Amateur?

James Hawes directs from a screenplay by Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli, adapting Robert Littell’s novel.

Is The Amateur based on a book?

Yes. The Amateur is based on Robert Little's acclaimed novel of the same name.

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