The Recruit (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, The Recruit is an action and thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 115 minutes. “Trust. Betrayal. Deception. In the C.I.A. nothing is what it seems.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Recruit stars Colin Farrell as James Clayton, Al Pacino as Walter Burke, Bridget Moynahan as Layla Moore and Gabriel Macht as Zack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Recruit has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $101.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Recruit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Recruit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Recruit (2003)?
- In US, The Recruit is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Recruit worth watching?
- The Recruit holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Recruit?
- The Recruit stars Colin Farrell, Al Pacino, Bridget Moynahan, Gabriel Macht and Karl Pruner.
- When was The Recruit released?
- The Recruit was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.