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Our Kind of Traitor

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A money launderer (Stellan Skarsgard) for Russian gangsters asks a couple vacationing in Marrakech, Morocco, to deliver incriminating evidence to an MI6 agent (Damian Lewis).

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Critics Consensus

Our Kind of Traitor relies on solid writing and acting rather than action to deliver its spy-movie thrills -- and thankfully has the pedigree to pull it off on both fronts.

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Stephen Romei The Australian 07/15/2016
3/5
It's an intriguing character study embedded in a spy thriller. Go to Full Review
Peter Rainer Christian Science Monitor 07/01/2016
B-
It's all far-fetched in a way that only international spy thrillers -- bless their hearts -- can be. Go to Full Review
Kimber Myers The Playlist 07/01/2016
B
Doesn't have quite the depth or the pedigree of other cinematic versions of his novels...but it's still worth the trip. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 06/18/2024
2.5/4
...a decidedly oddball premise that’s employed to decent-enough effect... Go to Full Review
Josh Slater-Williams Vague Visages 11/13/2023
A solidly constructed sophomore feature from director Susanna White, Our Kind of Traitor is a tight thriller that, while rarely excelling to any sort of transcendent heights, never really steps a foot wrong. Go to Full Review
Richard Crouse Richard Crouse 02/03/2021
2/5
By default Our Kind of Traitor will probably be listed under the "thriller" section on Netflix and elsewhere simply because it was written by spymaster John le Carré but don't be fooled. Go to Full Review
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Alain E @AlainE Apr 29 This movie has very good cinematography, capable actors and about ten production companies. Apparently noone thought that an accomplished script was necessary. The protagonist is a university professor of literature, who looks like an action hero and ends up behaving like one. Out of his good heart and obviously lots critical thinking he decides to help, without any compensation, a Russian mafioso who is trying to jump ship. Then his wife, a successful lawyer joins the adventure. You can imagine the rest. See more MrAvant123 T @RT44045321 Apr 4 More dreary Ewan McGregor acting and the plot is predictable, but strangely although made 10 years ago I seems to be what is likely happening with parts of the current UK government !! See more O g @RT76089177 Feb 10 This is an empty, predictable, pointless film. Even the actors are going through the motions. See more Torin F @nonlinearize Jan 24 OUR KIND OF TRAITOR appears to have all the makings of a great slow-burn John Le Carre spy thriller. Despite being stylishly shot, however, the premise is paper-thin, and no amount of forced intrigue or over-acting can save this film from itself. See more J T @UtahRondo Dec 18 Admittedly I was not paying extremely close attention as I had this as some background while working, but I didn't find it particularly gripping. It has a great cast. I think Damian Lewis is one of the more underrated actors. He does a great job and I would have loved to see more from his character. This isn't a bad movie. It just isn't as exciting as I'd hoped. See more Eric S @RT27287751 Aug 12 How did any person pretend that his vapid garbage was worthy of even a half a star? Stellan Skarsgård is awful. Everyone is awful. Waste of good actors on terrible script. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A money launderer (Stellan Skarsgard) for Russian gangsters asks a couple vacationing in Marrakech, Morocco, to deliver incriminating evidence to an MI6 agent (Damian Lewis).
Director
Susanna White
Producer
Simon Cornwell, Stephen Cornwell, Gail Egan
Screenwriter
Hossein Amini
Distributor
Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Potboiler Productions, Ink Factory
Rating
R (Language Throughout|Brief Drug Use|Nudity|Some Sexuality|Violence)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 1, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.2M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital