Movie

The Amateur

“In a world of professional assassins, there is no room for an amateur.”

★ 5.4(19)19811h 52m

The Amateur isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Saudi Arabia right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Amateur

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Saudi Arabia right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Good to know

Director: Charles Jarrott
Release date: 1981-12-11
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $6,892,098
Budget: $8,338,578
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Balkan Productions

The Amateur — trailer

About The Amateur

The Amateur is a 1981 movie in the Action, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Charles Jarrott, starring John Savage, Christopher Plummer and Marthe Keller. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Amateur in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Savage

Charles Heller

Christopher Plummer

Professor Lakos

Marthe Keller

Elisabeth

Arthur Hill

Brewer

Nicholas Campbell

Schraeger

George Coe

Rutledge

John Marley

Molton

Jan Rubeš

Kaplan

Ed Lauter

Anderson

Miguel Fernandes

Botaro

Jan Tříska

Rodzenko

Graham Jarvis

Porter

Themes & keywords

assassincentral intelligence agency (cia)murdered wife

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Amateur in Saudi Arabia?+

The Amateur is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Amateur on Netflix?+

The Amateur is not on Netflix in Saudi Arabia right now.

How long is The Amateur?+

The Amateur has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Amateur?+

The Amateur stars John Savage, Christopher Plummer, Marthe Keller, Arthur Hill and Nicholas Campbell.

When did The Amateur come out?+

The Amateur is a 1981 movie directed by Charles Jarrott.

What genre is The Amateur?+

The Amateur is Action, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Amateur?+

The Amateur was directed by Charles Jarrott.