The International
2009 · Movie · R · 118 min · ★ 6.3 · 55% critics
An Interpol agent and an attorney team up to pursue a powerful bank accused of money laundering, arms trading, and destabilizing governments. Their investigation spans multiple cities and escalates into a relentless global chase, putting their lives in constant danger as they try to uncover the truth and stop the threat.
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Details
- Years
- 2009
- Release date
- 2009-02-03
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Critic score
- 55/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (1,423 votes)
- Budget
- $50,000,000
About
Pick it up if you enjoy conspiracy-driven political thrillers with nonstop international tension and a standout action set piece; Not for you if you want a fast, fresh cat-and-mouse ride or clear emotional payoffs, similar to Narrow Margin and Hostage.
Pros: tense global thriller; authentic menace; memorable shootout | Cons: muddled pacing; underwhelming finish; thin leads
Themes
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Cast & crew
Clive Owen
as Louis Salinger
Naomi Watts
as Eleanor Whitman
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Wilhelm Wexler
Ulrich Thomsen
as Jonas Skarssen
Brían F. O'Byrne
as The Consultant
Patrick Baladi
as Martin White
Jay Villiers
as Francis Ehames
James Rebhorn
as New York D.A.
Michel Voletti
as Viktor Haas
Jack McGee
as Detective Bernie Ward
Directed by Tom Tykwer