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Why people love it

The Amateur (2025) stuck because it commits to its thriller premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. James Hawes's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The thriller and action blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 3m · ★ 7.0

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    1.The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

    7.4 · Action · Drama · Mystery · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) operates in the same thriller as The Amateur, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    2.Salt (2010)

    6.4 · Action · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    Salt (2010) belongs to the same conversation as The Amateur — both anchor their thriller in action emotion that doesn't let go. The tense undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    3.Spy Game (2001)

    6.9 · Action · Crime · Thriller · 2h 6m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Amateur's thriller stayed with you, Spy Game (2001) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The action through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    4.The Sum of All Fears (2002)

    6.4 · Thriller · Action · Drama · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    Where The Amateur excels in thriller, The Sum of All Fears (2002) doubles down on action to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    5.Patriot Games (1992)

    6.7 · Drama · Action · Thriller · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    Patriot Games (1992) is the natural next step after The Amateur: same thriller DNA, different perspective. The dark streak and action elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    6.Clear and Present Danger (1994)

    6.6 · Action · Drama · Thriller · 2h 21m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of The Amateur who respond to its thriller will find Clear and Present Danger (1994) immediately familiar. Both films share a action sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    7.Canary Black (2024)

    6.2 · Action · Thriller · Crime · 1h 43m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason The Amateur fans keep landing on Canary Black (2024) — the thriller is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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    8.Argo (2012)

    7.3 · Drama · Thriller · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    Argo draws from the same thriller well as The Amateur, channeling drama in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2012 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    9.Three Days of the Condor (1975)

    7.3 · Thriller · Mystery · 1h 57m

    Why you'll love it

    Three Days of the Condor (1975) captures the thriller appeal of The Amateur without simply imitating it. The mystery streak running through both films is what puts Three Days of the Condor at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    10.The Courier (2020)

    7.0 · Thriller · History · Drama · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    The thriller appeal of The Amateur — that tense edge, the history — translates cleanly into The Courier (2020). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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FAQ

What should I watch after The Amateur?
Try The Bourne Ultimatum, Salt, Spy Game—each shares DNA with The Amateur while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Amateur?
The Amateur (2025) is best described as Thriller, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Amateur worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.0/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this thriller lane.

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