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The Amateur

5.419811h 52mPGMovieActionCrimeThriller

A researcher for the CIA who convinces his superiors to send him to the eastern bloc in order to avenge the murder of his wife by enemy agents discovers a web of deception underneath his wife's death.

DirectorCharles Jarrott
WritersDiana Maddox·Robert Littell
ProducersMario Kassar·Garth Drabinsky

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Cast · Directed by Charles Jarrott

JSJohn Savage
John Savage
Charles Heller
CPChristopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Professor Lakos
MKMarthe Keller
Marthe Keller
Elisabeth
AHArthur Hill
Arthur Hill
Brewer
NCNicholas Campbell
Nicholas Campbell
Schraeger
GCGeorge Coe
George Coe
Rutledge
JMJohn Marley
John Marley
Molton
JRJan Rubeš
Jan Rubeš
Kaplan
ELEd Lauter
Ed Lauter
Anderson
MFMiguel Fernandes
Miguel Fernandes
Botaro
JTJan Tříska
Jan Tříska
Rodzenko
GJGraham Jarvis
Graham Jarvis
Porter

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The Amateur — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Amateur?

The Amateur isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Amateur on Netflix?

No, The Amateur is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Amateur on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Amateur isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Amateur for free?

The Amateur isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Amateur?

The Amateur hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 29, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.