Amateur (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1994, Amateur is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Hal Hartley, running about 105 minutes. “Accountancy, Murder, Amnesia, Torture, Ecstasy, Understanding, Redemption” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Amateur stars Isabelle Huppert as Isabelle, Martin Donovan as Thomas Ludens, Elina Löwensohn as Sofia Ludens and Damian Young as Edward, Jaque's Accountant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Amateur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amateur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amateur tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amateur (1994)?
- In US, Amateur is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amateur worth watching?
- Amateur holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amateur?
- Amateur stars Isabelle Huppert, Martin Donovan, Elina Löwensohn, Damian Young and Chuck Montgomery.
- When was Amateur released?
- Amateur was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.