Following its theatrical run, The Amateur is now available for audiences to buy or rent digitally, with the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release coming on July 8.

The Amateur‘s home release allows audiences to uncover additional intel through the film’s bonus features. These shed new light on Charlie Heller’s world, deepening his relationship with wife Sarah (Rachel Brosnahan) and reveal more about his enigmatic informer, Inquiline (Caitríona Balfe). The featurettes focus on the film’s visual effects, cinematography, score, and take a special look at the gravity-defying sky pool sequence and a wider look at Heller’s high-stakes pursuit across international borders.

This is a placeholder until I can formally watch and review the film after the 2025 Tribeca Festival.

Synopsis

Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

Bonus Features*

• The Team – Join the cast and crew as they reflect on what drew them to this bold project. Rami Malek shares his dual experience as both actor and producer. Director James Hawes and others discuss how the script blends emotional depth and high-stakes action.
• The World – Explore how the film’s production combined real-world locations with intricate set designs to create a visually stunning and immersive world, from the shadowy halls of CIA headquarters to the bustling streets of Europe.
• The Pool – Go behind the scenes as the talented creative team uncovers how Charlie’s ingenious plan involving the sky pool was conceived, planned and executed, blending practical effects and cutting-edge technology to deliver a show-stopping moment.
• The Score – Listen in as the composer and director talk about the challenges of creating the score’s various themes — and using unusual instruments and techniques — to bring emotion and drama to this unique thriller.
• Deleted Scenes:
  • Sarah Wonders How Charlie Can Trust His CIA Bosses
  • Henderson Blasts Heller for Failing a Training Exercise
  • Heller Tracks Gretchen Through Paris
  • A Third Assassin Chases Heller Through the Hotel Basement
  • Heller Asks Inquiline Some Personal Questions

Bonus features vary by retailer.

DIRECTOR: James Hawes
SCREENWRITERS: Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli
CAST: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Caitríona Balfe, Jon Bernthal, Michael Stuhlbarg, Holt McCallany, Julianne Nicholson, Adrian Martinez, Danny Sapani, and Laurence Fishburne

20th Century Studios released The Amateur in theaters on April 11, 2025.

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