The Informer (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2016, The Informer is a thriller and crime film directed by Philipp Leinemann, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The young law student Aylin knows exactly what she wants: Become a lawyer. To finance her studies, she works as an escort girl. Because she had to defend herself against a pushy businessman, now threatened five years in prison. From the police comes an offer that she embarks on in her distress: As a decoy Aylin can avert her punishment and even continue to study law. Drug investigator Jan and his boss Hannah use them on the smuggler Musab to arrest him in the act. How dangerous the clever Clan chief can be, but they both do not say.
Who’s in it. The Informer stars Aylin Tezel as Aylin, Ken Duken as Jan, Timur Isik as Musab and Suzanne von Borsody as Hannah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Informer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Informer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Informer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Informer (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Informer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Informer worth watching?
- The Informer holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Informer?
- The Informer stars Aylin Tezel, Ken Duken, Timur Isik, Suzanne von Borsody and Pegah Ferydoni.
- When was The Informer released?
- The Informer was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.