The Accountant (2016)
A math savant's double life as a forensic accountant and assassin leads to a high-octane, gritty chase.
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.
How intense is The Accountant?
The Accountant is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Accountant feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Accountant
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Accountant for you?
Is The Accountant scary?
Only a little. The Accountant has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Accountant gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Accountant sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Accountant OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Accountant?
The Accountant runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream The Accountant?
The Accountant is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Accountant have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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