The Recruit movie poster

The Recruit

2003 · 1h 55m · Released

PG-13 Action, Thriller

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.4 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Recruit

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

The Recruit

Top cast and crew

Roger Donaldson Director
Colin Farrell James Clayton
Al Pacino Walter Burke
Bridget Moynahan Layla Moore
Gabriel Macht Zack
Karl Pruner Dennis Slayne
Eugene Lipinski Husky Man
Mike Realba Ronnie Gibson
Domenico Fiore Instructor #1
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Frequently asked questions about The Recruit

Where can I watch The Recruit in the United States?

The Recruit is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Recruit?

The Recruit scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Recruit?

The Recruit stars Colin Farrell, Al Pacino, Bridget Moynahan, Gabriel Macht, and Karl Pruner. Roger Donaldson is the director.

How long is The Recruit?

The Recruit runs 1h 55m (115 minutes).

When did The Recruit come out?

The Recruit was released on January 31, 2003.

Which studio made The Recruit?

The Recruit was produced by Birnbaum/Barber Productions in the United States.

What was the budget for The Recruit?

The Recruit was made on a budget of $46,000,000.

How much did The Recruit make at the box office?

The Recruit grossed $101,200,000 worldwide, against a budget of $46,000,000.

What languages is The Recruit in?

The Recruit is in English, Persian, and Russian, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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