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The Accountant
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Gavin O'Connor. With Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.
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7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities and the body count starts to rise.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Accountant.
MoviHero lists October 13, 2016 as the release date for The Accountant. Gavin O'Connor is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, Anna Kendrick as Dana Cummings, J.K. Simmons as Ray King, Jon Bernthal as Brax. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 13, 2016
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime2h 8m
DirectorGavin O'Connor
CastBen Affleck as Christian Wolff, Anna Kendrick as Dana Cummings, J.K. Simmons as Ray King, Jon Bernthal as Brax
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Accountant right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Accountant runs 2h 8m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 7,731 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“He's not the same man inside out! The film was powerful, one of the best of the year I have seen. From the director of…”
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“Surprisingly decent IMHO Ben Affleck has the ability to stink up the screen and has done so on a number of occasions, thankfully this was…”
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“Overall : A fresh action standout with unique characters and excellent fight sequences.”
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“Without being brilliant, this is an honest film, which gives us what it promises and which harmoniously combines dramatic tension, touches of romance and quality…”
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