Amateur
“Accountancy, Murder, Amnesia, Torture, Ecstasy, Understanding, Redemption”
A man wakes up in an alley, bleeding and with no memory of who he is. He stumbles into a coffee shop and is befriended by a charitable ex-nun who is failing in her attempts to write marketable pornography.
Where to watch Amateur in United States
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KanopyClick a service to open Amateur there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Amateur streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy | — |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
About Amateur
Amateur is a 1994 English-language crime, comedy and drama film directed by Hal Hartley. The cast is led by Isabelle Huppert, Martin Donovan, Elina Löwensohn. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy.
Amateur was produced by UGC, American Playhouse, and La Sept Cinéma and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on August 5, 1994.
- Director
- Hal Hartley
- Writers
- Hal Hartley
- Release date
- August 5, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Production
- UGC, American Playhouse, La Sept Cinéma
Amateur cast & crew
Amateur was directed by Hal Hartley and written by Hal Hartley.
The cast features Isabelle Huppert as Isabelle, Martin Donovan as Thomas Ludens, Elina Löwensohn as Sofia Ludens, Damian Young as Edward, Jaque's Accountant, Chuck Montgomery as Jan, Jaque's Goon, and Dave Simonds as Kurt, Jaque's Goon.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Michael Spiller and it was produced by Hal Hartley and Ted Hope.
Is Amateur worth watching?
Amateur holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 106 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, comedy, and drama, Amateur is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Amateur
In United States, you can stream Amateur on BFI Player Amazon Channel and Kanopy. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Amateur
Isabelle Huppert
Isabelle
Martin Donovan
Thomas Ludens
Elina Löwensohn
Sofia Ludens
Damian Young
Edward, Jaque's Accountant
Chuck Montgomery
Jan, Jaque's Goon
Dave Simonds
Kurt, Jaque's Goon
Pamela Stewart
Officer Patsy Melville
Erica Gimpel
Irate Woman
Jan Leslie Harding
Waitress
Terry Alexander
Frank, the Cook
Holt McCallany
Usher
Hugh Palmer
Warren
Amateur — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Amateur in United States?
Amateur is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Amateur on BFI Player Amazon Channel?
Yes — Amateur is currently available on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Amateur in?
Amateur is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Amateur?
Amateur runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Amateur rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 106 ratings.
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