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The Insider

1999·Movie·R·158 min·7.5(2,078)

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.

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Where to watch The Insider in United States

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Where is The Insider streaming around the world?

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United StatesPeacock Premium, Peacock Premium PlusAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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CanadaDisney PlusApple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germanymaxdome Store, Freenet meinVOD
FranceVIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max, Orange VOD
JapanAmazon 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 currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.

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
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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 Pieter Bourke, 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 2,078 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

In United States, you can stream The Insider on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of The Insider

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Lowell Bergman

Russell Crowe

Russell Crowe

Jeffrey Wigand

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Mike Wallace

Diane Venora

Diane Venora

Liane Wigand

Philip Baker Hall

Philip Baker Hall

Don Hewitt

Lindsay Crouse

Lindsay Crouse

Sharon Tiller

Debi Mazar

Debi Mazar

Debbie De Luca

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Eric Kluster

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

Richard Scruggs

Bruce McGill

Bruce McGill

Ron Motley

Gina Gershon

Gina Gershon

Helen Caperelli

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Thomas Sandefur

The Insider — FAQs

Where can I watch The Insider in United States?

The Insider is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.

Is The Insider on Peacock Premium?

Yes — The Insider is currently available on Peacock Premium in United States.

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 2,078 ratings.

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