Movie

The Insider

“Two men driven to tell the truth … whatever the cost.”

★ 7.5(2,072)19992h 38m

The Insider is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Michael Mann
Release date: 1999-10-28
Runtime: 2h 38m
Language: Arabic
Box office: $60,300,000
Budget: $90,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Touchstone Pictures

The Insider — trailer

About The Insider

The Insider is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Michael Mann, starring Al Pacino, Russell Crowe and Christopher Plummer. It has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2,072 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Insider in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.

Cast

Al Pacino

Lowell Bergman

Russell Crowe

Jeffrey Wigand

Christopher Plummer

Mike Wallace

Diane Venora

Liane Wigand

Philip Baker Hall

Don Hewitt

Lindsay Crouse

Sharon Tiller

Debi Mazar

Debbie De Luca

Stephen Tobolowsky

Eric Kluster

Colm Feore

Richard Scruggs

Bruce McGill

Ron Motley

Gina Gershon

Helen Caperelli

Michael Gambon

Thomas Sandefur

Themes & keywords

newspaperresearchpoliticsspyjournalisminterviewtobaccoinsiderconspiracy theoryreporterwhistleblowertobacco industrylegal dramalegal thrillerintimate

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Insider in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Insider on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Insider on Netflix?+

The Insider is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus.

How long is The Insider?+

The Insider has a runtime of 2 hours 38 minutes (158 minutes).

Who stars in The Insider?+

The Insider stars Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora and Philip Baker Hall.

When did The Insider come out?+

The Insider is a 1999 movie directed by Michael Mann.

What genre is The Insider?+

The Insider is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Insider?+

The Insider was directed by Michael Mann.