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The Whistleblower

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2010 | 112 min | Drama, Thriller, Crime

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Klute or Bad Lieutenant, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect sex.

Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac discovers a deadly sex trafficking ring while serving as a U.N. peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia. Risking her own life to save the lives of others, she uncovers an international conspiracy that is determined to stop her, no matter the cost.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    4 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 72K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Larysa Kondracki

  • Rachel WeiszKathryn Bolkovac
  • Vanessa RedgraveMadeleine Rees
  • Monica BellucciLaura Leviani
  • David StrathairnPeter Ward
  • Nikolaj Lie KaasJan Van Der Velde
  • Benedict CumberbatchNick Kaufman
  • Liam CunninghamBill Hines
  • Paula SchrammLuba
  • David HewlettFred Murray
  • William HopeBlakely