The Insider (1999) movie poster

The Insider (1999)

"Two men driven to tell the truth … whatever the cost."
ThumbScore
👍 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 90% (RT: 96%, MC: 85) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
2h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (2,019 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
96%
Metacritic
85
Cast
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
Lindsay Crouse as Sharon Tiller
Debi Mazar as Debbie De Luca
Stephen Tobolowsky as Eric Kluster
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,019 votes. Critics gave it 90%.
Overview
A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Al Pacino spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of The Insider was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1999 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Insider is a 1999 drama, thriller film directed by Michael Mann. A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco. The film has been rated by 2,019 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Insider delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Insider (1999) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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