Official movie poster for The Recruit (2003), a action thriller film

The Recruit(2003)

Trust. Betrayal. Deception. In the C.I.A. nothing is what it seems.

6.4(1,982)1h 55m2003-01-31
ActionThriller

The Recruit Synopsis

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 Recruit (2003) is a action and thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson, released on January 31, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Colin Farrell, Al Pacino, Bridget Moynahan and Gabriel Macht. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 1,982 ratings.

Director:
Roger Donaldson
Writers:
Mitch Glazer, Roger Towne, Kurt Wimmer
Producers:
Roger Birnbaum, Jeff Apple, Gary Barber
Cinematographer:
Stuart Dryburgh
Composer:
Klaus Badelt
Production:
Birnbaum/Barber Productions
Budget:
$46,000,000
Revenue:
$101,200,000
Status:
Released

The Recruit (2003) Trailer

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The Recruit Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 1,982 ratings.

JPV852

7/10

Second time seeing this one, the other was when it was released on DVD some time ago, and thought it was an okay espionage-thriller, though the ending was on the laughable side, primarily the monologue one character does when any CIA agent, bent or not, would've shut their trap shut. Anyway, it was entertaining and actually if Disney (who I think owns the rights) wanted more adult-oriented content for Hulu, could…

Reviewed on May 17, 2020

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The Recruit – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Recruit online?

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The Recruit (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Recruit?

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The main cast of The Recruit (2003) includes Colin Farrell, Al Pacino, Bridget Moynahan, Gabriel Macht and Karl Pruner. The film was directed by Roger Donaldson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Recruit released?

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The Recruit was released on January 31, 2003 and runs for 1h 55m.

Is The Recruit worth watching?

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The Recruit (2003) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 1,982 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Recruit?

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