The Recruit
2003, English. Directed by Roger Donaldson.
Trust. Betrayal. Deception. In the C.I.A. nothing is what it seems.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 2,018 TMDB viewer ratings.
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Roger DonaldsonDirector
- Colin FarrellJames Clayton
- Al PacinoWalter Burke
- Bridget MoynahanLayla Moore
- Gabriel MachtZack
- Karl PrunerDennis Slayne
- Eugene LipinskiHusky Man
- Mike RealbaRonnie Gibson
- Domenico FioreInstructor #1
- Ron LeaDell Rep (Bill Rudolph)
- Jeanie CallejaCo-Ed #1
- Jessica GrecoBrunette at Blue Ridge
- Angelo TsarouchasCab Driver
Details
- Released
- 31 January 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mitch Glazer, Roger Towne, Kurt Wimmer
- Budget
- $46M
- Box office
- $101M
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The Recruit: quick answers
Is The Recruit worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 2,018 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Recruit?
The Recruit runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Recruit have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Recruit. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Recruit parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Recruit is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Recruit on?
The Recruit 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 Recruit?
If you liked The Recruit, try The Amateur, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Blacklight.
Who directed The Recruit?
The Recruit (2003) was directed by Roger Donaldson and stars Colin Farrell, Al Pacino, Bridget Moynahan.