The Accountant (2016)
A razor-sharp crime thriller where a math genius with a secret double life finds himself caught between criminal empires and federal investigators.
The Accountant - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Accountant
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Gavin O'Connor
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 8m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 13, 2016 (Hong Kong - IIB), October 14, 2016 (United States - R), October 14, 2016 (Canada), November 4, 2016 (United Kingdom - 15), October 20, 2016 (Germany - 16), November 2, 2016 (France - TP), October 14, 2016 (India - A), November 3, 2016 (New Zealand - R16), December 16, 2016 (Australia - MA15+), October 20, 2016 (Brazil - 14), November 4, 2016 (Mexico - B-15), October 27, 2016 (Italy - T), October 21, 2016 (Spain - 16), October 13, 2016 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: The Accountant - Berechne deine Möglichkeiten (DE), Contabilul (RO), O Contador (BR), פשע מחושב (IL), 暗算 (HK), 會計師 (TW), The Consultant (JP), 会计刺尔 (CN)
- Production Companies: Zero Gravity Management, Electric City Entertainment, RatPac Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Accountant - Plot
As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.
The Accountant - Trailer
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The Accountant - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Gavin O'Connor
Main Cast
- Ben Affleck
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson
- Anna Kendrick
- J.K. Simmons
- Jon Bernthal
- John Lithgow
- Jeffrey Tambor
- Jean Smart
- Andy Umberger
- Alison Wright
Writers
- Bill Dubuque
Producers
- Lynette Howell Taylor
- Mark Williams
The Accountant - FAQs
Where can you stream The Accountant (2016)?
The Accountant is available to stream on Hulu and YouTube TV with a subscription. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Is The Accountant based on a true story?
No, The Accountant is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by Bill Dubuque. However, the film drew on research into autism spectrum disorder and real-world forensic accounting to lend authenticity to its central character, Christian Wolff.
Does The Accountant have a sequel?
Yes. The Accountant 2, officially titled The Accountant², is scheduled for release in 2025. Ben Affleck returns as Christian Wolff, with Jon Bernthal also reprising his role. Gavin O'Connor is back as director, and the sequel reunites much of the original creative team.
Who plays the lead role in The Accountant?
Ben Affleck plays Christian Wolff, the title character — a high-functioning autistic math savant who works as a forensic accountant for dangerous criminal organizations while moonlighting as a lethal assassin. The supporting cast includes Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, and John Lithgow.
What is The Accountant about?
The Accountant follows Christian Wolff, a math genius on the autism spectrum who secretly uncooks the financial books for some of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations. When he takes on a legitimate robotics company as a client, the Treasury Department begins closing in and a deadly body count starts to rise.
What is the age rating for The Accountant?
The Accountant is rated R in the United States, reflecting its strong violence, language, and mature themes. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 certificate, while Australia rated it MA15+. It is not recommended for younger audiences due to its intense action sequences and graphic content.
How long is The Accountant?
The Accountant has a runtime of 128 minutes, or approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes. The film balances extended character-building sequences with bursts of tightly choreographed action, making its pacing feel deliberate rather than slow despite the substantial running time.
Who directed The Accountant and who wrote it?
The Accountant was directed by Gavin O'Connor, known for Warrior and Jane Got a Gun. The original screenplay was written by Bill Dubuque. The film was produced by Lynette Howell Taylor and Mark Williams, with Warner Bros. Pictures handling worldwide distribution.
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