The International (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, The International is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Tom Tykwer, running about 118 minutes. “Is your money making a killing?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.
Who’s in it. The International stars Clive Owen as Louis Salinger, Naomi Watts as Eleanor Whitman, Armin Mueller-Stahl as Wilhelm Wexler and Ulrich Thomsen as Jonas Skarssen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The International has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $60.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The International page.
If you liked it. Fans of The International tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The International (2009)?
- In US, The International is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The International worth watching?
- The International holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The International?
- The International stars Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ulrich Thomsen and Brían F. O'Byrne.
- When was The International released?
- The International was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.