The Informant!
2009, English. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Based on a tattle-tale
A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mark Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 1,033 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Informant!
The Informant! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Steven SoderberghDirector
- Matt DamonMark Whitacre
- Scott BakulaBrian Shepard
- Joel McHaleRobert Herndon
- Melanie LynskeyGinger Whitacre
- Tom PapaMick Andreas
- Rick OvertonTerry Wilson
- Thomas F. WilsonMark Cheviron
- Clancy BrownAubrey Daniel
- Tony HaleJames Epstein
- Richard Steven HorvitzBob Zaiderman
- Ann CusackRobin Mann
- Allan HaveyFBI Supervisor Dean Paisley
Details
- Released
- 18 September 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Z. Burns
- Budget
- $22M
- Box office
- $42M
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What The Informant! is based on
The Informant! is based on The Informant (2000) by Kurt Eichenwald.
True story · 2000
The Informant
By Kurt Eichenwald
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The Informant!: quick answers
Is The Informant! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 1,033 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Informant!?
The Informant! runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Informant! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Informant!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Informant! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Informant! is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Informant! on?
The Informant! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Informant!?
If you liked The Informant!, try American Made, Lying and Stealing, Breaking News in Yuba County.
Who directed The Informant!?
The Informant! (2009) was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale.
What is The Informant! based on?
The Informant! is based on The Informant (2000) by Kurt Eichenwald.