Amateur
1994, English. Directed by Hal Hartley.
Accountancy, Murder, Amnesia, Torture, Ecstasy, Understanding, Redemption
A man wakes up in an alley, bleeding and with no memory of who he is. He stumbles into a coffee shop and is befriended by a charitable ex-nun who is failing in her attempts to write marketable pornography.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Amateur
Amateur is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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Cast & crew
- Hal HartleyDirector
- Isabelle HuppertIsabelle
- Martin DonovanThomas Ludens
- Elina LöwensohnSofia Ludens
- Damian YoungEdward, Jaque's Accountant
- Chuck MontgomeryJan, Jaque's Goon
- Dave SimondsKurt, Jaque's Goon
- Pamela StewartOfficer Patsy Melville
- Erica GimpelIrate Woman
- Jan Leslie HardingWaitress
- Terry AlexanderFrank, the Cook
- Holt McCallanyUsher
- Hugh PalmerWarren
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1994
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Hal Hartley
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Amateur: quick answers
Is Amateur worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Amateur?
Amateur runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Amateur have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Amateur. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Amateur parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Amateur yet.
Which OTT platform is Amateur on?
Amateur is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Amateur?
If you liked Amateur, try Small Apartments, Where the Money Is, Breaking News in Yuba County.
Who directed Amateur?
Amateur (1994) was directed by Hal Hartley and stars Isabelle Huppert, Martin Donovan, Elina Löwensohn.