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Rami Malek's Gripping Spy Thriller Now Streaming

7/18/2025

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Rami Malek stars in "The Amateur," a gripping spy thriller now streaming on Disney+. Based on Robert Littell's novel, the film follows a CIA decoder on a relentless quest for vengeance after his wife's tragic murder. With a 61% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an impressive 88% audience rating, it also features Laurence Fishburne and Rachel Brosnahan.

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Rami Malek stars in "The Amateur," a gripping spy thriller now streaming on Disney+. Based on Robert Littell's novel, the film follows a CIA decoder on a relentless quest for vengeance after his wife's tragic murder. With a 61% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an impressive 88% audience rating, it also features Laurence Fishburne and Rachel Brosnahan.