The Recruit (2003) movie poster

The Recruit (2003)

"Trust. Betrayal. Deception. In the C.I.A. nothing is what it seems."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 50% (RT: 43%, MC: 56) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Runtime
1h 55m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (1,876 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
43%
Metacritic
56
Cast
Colin Farrell as James Clayton
Al Pacino as Walter Burke
Bridget Moynahan as Layla Moore
Karl Pruner as Dennis Slayne
Eugene Lipinski as Husky Man
Mike Realba as Ronnie Gibson
Domenico Fiore as Instructor #1
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,876 votes. Critics scored it lower at 50%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of The Recruit, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of The Recruit was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

The Recruit is a 2003 action, thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson. 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. The film has been rated by 1,876 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, The Recruit 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 Recruit (2003) 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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