The Insider
“Two men driven to tell the truth … whatever the cost.”
A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.
Where to watch The Insider in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Insider there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is The Insider streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | maxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD |
| France | — | VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, Orange VOD |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Insider
The Insider is a 1999 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Michael Mann. The cast is led by Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer. It has a runtime of 2h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 2100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Insider was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Mann/Roth Productions, and Forward Pass and made in United States of America. It was released on October 28, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $90 million, it went on to gross $60 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Writers
- Eric Roth, Michael Mann
- Release date
- October 28, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $90 million
- Box office
- $60 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Mann/Roth Productions, Forward Pass
The Insider cast & crew
The Insider was directed by Michael Mann and written by Eric Roth and Michael Mann.
The cast features Al Pacino as Lowell Bergman, Russell Crowe as Jeffrey Wigand, Christopher Plummer as Mike Wallace, Diane Venora as Liane Wigand, Philip Baker Hall as Don Hewitt, and Lindsay Crouse as Sharon Tiller.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lisa Gerrard, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti, and it was produced by Pieter Jan Brugge and Michael Mann.
Is The Insider worth watching?
The Insider holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 2,085 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 38m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, The Insider is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Insider
The Insider isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Insider
Al Pacino
Lowell Bergman
Russell Crowe
Jeffrey Wigand
Christopher Plummer
Mike Wallace
Diane Venora
Liane Wigand
Philip Baker Hall
Don Hewitt
Lindsay Crouse
Sharon Tiller
Debi Mazar
Debbie De Luca
Stephen Tobolowsky
Eric Kluster
Colm Feore
Richard Scruggs
Bruce McGill
Ron Motley
Gina Gershon
Helen Caperelli
Michael Gambon
Thomas Sandefur
The Insider — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Insider in United States?
The Insider is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Insider in?
The Insider is originally in English, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, Japanese, Persian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Insider?
The Insider runs 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).
▸What is The Insider rated?
The Insider is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2,085 ratings.
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