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The Infiltrator

The Infiltrator

Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2016

A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.

Movie details

The Infiltrator

“The true story of one man against the biggest drug cartel in history.”

2016 Crime · Drama · Thriller 2h 7m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.7 / 10

Community rating

A U.S Customs official uncovers a massive money laundering scheme involving Pablo Escobar.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Brad Furman

Written by

Ellen Brown Furman

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Robert Mazur

Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger

Kathy Ertz

John Leguizamo

John Leguizamo

Emir Abreu

Daniel Mays

Daniel Mays

Frankie

Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt

Roberto Alcaino

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Bonni Tischler

Elena Anaya

Elena Anaya

Gloria Alcaino

Court is in session

Put The Infiltrator on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.