The Recruit
“Trust. Betrayal. Deception. In the C.I.A. nothing is what it seems.”
A brilliant CIA trainee must prove his worth at the Farm, the agency's secret training grounds, where he learns to watch his back and trust no one.
Where to watch The Recruit in United States
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Where is The Recruit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Sky Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | — | FOD |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Recruit
The Recruit is a 2003 English-language action and thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson. The cast is led by Colin Farrell, Al Pacino, Bridget Moynahan. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Recruit was produced by Birnbaum/Barber Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on January 31, 2003, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $46 million, it went on to gross $101 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roger Donaldson
- Writers
- Mitch Glazer, Roger Towne, Kurt Wimmer
- Release date
- January 31, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $46 million
- Box office
- $101 million
- Production
- Birnbaum/Barber Productions
The Recruit cast & crew
The Recruit was directed by Roger Donaldson and written by Mitch Glazer, Roger Towne, and Kurt Wimmer.
The cast features Colin Farrell as James Clayton, Al Pacino as Walter Burke, Bridget Moynahan as Layla Moore, Gabriel Macht as Zack, Karl Pruner as Dennis Slayne, and Eugene Lipinski as Husky Man.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Stuart Dryburgh and it was produced by Roger Birnbaum and Jeff Apple.
Is The Recruit worth watching?
The Recruit holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 1,914 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, The Recruit is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Recruit
The Recruit 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.
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Cast of The Recruit
Colin Farrell
James Clayton
Al Pacino
Walter Burke
Bridget Moynahan
Layla Moore
Gabriel Macht
Zack
Karl Pruner
Dennis Slayne
Eugene Lipinski
Husky Man
Mike Realba
Ronnie Gibson
Domenico Fiore
Instructor #1
Ron Lea
Dell Rep (Bill Rudolph)
Jeanie Calleja
Co-Ed #1
Jessica Greco
Brunette at Blue Ridge
Angelo Tsarouchas
Cab Driver
The Recruit — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Recruit in United States?
The Recruit 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 Recruit in?
The Recruit is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Persian, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Recruit?
The Recruit runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Recruit rated?
The Recruit is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 1,914 ratings.
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