Rami Malek stars in ‘The Amateur’, a gripping CIA revenge thriller streaming on Hulu and Disney+ starting July 17.
Get ready for a globe-trotting thrill ride: Rami Malek’s latest spy thriller, The Amateur, is heading to your living room this summer.
The film—fresh off its April theatrical run—will begin streaming on Hulu and Disney+ on July 17.
In The Amateur, Malek plays Charlie Heller, a brilliant but socially reserved CIA decoder whose peaceful existence is shattered when his wife, played by Rachel Brosnahan, is killed in a shocking terrorist attack in London.
Frustrated by the agency’s refusal to spring into action, Heller decides to go rogue.
Armed only with his cryptographic expertise and dogged determination, he embarks on a perilous journey across multiple continents to hunt down those responsible and deliver justice himself.
Alongside Malek’s intense turn, the film boasts a powerhouse supporting cast:
- Laurence Fishburne lends gravitas as one of Heller’s skeptical superiors.
- Caitríona Balfe delivers a nuanced performance as a fellow CIA operative caught between duty and empathy.
- Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Holt McCallany round out the team of intelligence officers and shadowy figures who cross paths with Heller.
- Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, and Danny Sapani add further depth as allies and adversaries in the high-stakes manhunt.
Directed by James Hawes from a screenplay by Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli, the story is adapted from Robert Littell’s acclaimed novel.
The production was shepherded by producers Hutch Parker, Dan Wilson, Rami Malek himself, and Joel B. Michaels, with JJ Hook serving as executive producer.
Early reactions praised the movie’s blend of intricate espionage puzzles and raw emotional stakes—viewers particularly applauded Malek’s ability to convey Heller’s internal turmoil through subtle expressions and quiet, tense moments.
If you’re a fan of cerebral spy tales like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy or adrenaline-packed revenge dramas such as Taken, The Amateur should be high on your watch list.
Mark your calendars for July 17 and prepare to decode this intense thriller from the comfort of your couch—Charlie Heller’s quest for vengeance is one streaming event you won’t want to miss.
