The Amateur (2025)

Overview

"The Amateur" is a 2025 American action thriller directed by James Hawes. The world premiere took place on April 11, 2025. The film tells the story of Charlie Heller (Rami Malek), a talented CIA cryptographer whose wife dies in a terrorist attack in London. When the CIA leadership refuses to take action, Heller decides to find the perpetrators on his own, using his analytical skills and access to classified data.

Cast

• Rami Malek — Charlie Heller
• Laurence Fishburne — Henderson
• Rachel Brosnahan — Sarah
• Holt McCallany — Tom
• Julianne Nicholson — Irene
• Adrian Martinez — Agent Mendez
• Danny Nucci — Detective
• Michael Stuhlbarg — Doctor
• John Lithgow — CIA Director

Crew

• Director: James Hawes
• Screenwriters: Gary Spinelli, Kelly Marcel
• Producers: Dan Wilson, Hutch Parker, Laurence Fishburne
• Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (soundtrack)
• Studios: 20th Century Studios, Hutch Parker Entertainment, Di Bonaventura Pictures

Franchise Timeline

Currently, the film is not part of a series, but it is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Robert Littell (1981). No other film adaptations of this novel exist.

Where to Watch

• In Ukrainian cinemas — from April 11, 2025 (check the schedule in your city)
• Streaming: The film is available on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video (for subscribers in the US). In Ukraine, the official release on streaming platforms has not yet been announced. Follow updates on UAKino.