The Recruit (2003)
A brilliant CIA trainee enters a shadowy world of deception, where every lesson is a test of survival.
A brilliant CIA trainee must prove his worth at the Farm, the agency's secret training grounds, where he learns to watch his back and trust no one.
How intense is The Recruit?
The Recruit is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Recruit feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Recruit
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Recruit for you?
Is The Recruit scary?
No. The Recruit is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Recruit gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Recruit sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Recruit OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Recruit?
The Recruit runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream The Recruit?
The Recruit is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Recruit have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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