It went unnoticed in theaters, but Disney+ has just released this gripping thriller starring Rami Malek: "On par with Bourne."

Despite a star-studded cast and a powerful revenge story, Rami Malek 's ( Mr. Robot, Bohemian Rhapsody ) latest film went quietly into theaters. Now, with its release on Disney+ , this spy thriller has a new opportunity to capture the attention it failed to achieve at the box office.

Amateur is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Littell and follows Charles Heller, a brilliant and introverted CIA cryptographer who, after losing his wife in a bombing in London, blackmails the agency into embarking on his own personal crusade. When his supervisors refuse to intervene, he takes matters into his own hands and embarks on a dangerous, global journey to track down those responsible. His intelligence may be the ultimate weapon in his revenge.

With international locations such as Paris, Madrid, and Istanbul , and a classic spy thriller tone, the film directed by James Hawes blends restrained action with a cerebral revenge narrative. Malek once again plays a hero less physical than mental, whose intelligence becomes his main weapon.

A second chance

The film's original theatrical release last April failed to achieve the commercial impact it had hoped for, with mixed reviews and a worldwide gross of just over $95 million.

However, its arrival on the Disney+ streaming platform could provide a new boost for this type of mid-budget film, with a crafty vocation and no franchise aspirations, even though it's somewhat compared to other well-known films. The specialized outlet Deadline commented: "It truly becomes a Jason Bourne for geeks and, as such, ranks alongside Bourne as one of the most exciting spy thrillers in many years."

Malek, Oscar winner for Bohemian Rhapsody , leads a cast that includes Laurence Fishburne , Rachel Brosnahan , and Caitríona Balfe. Although some critics have pointed out a certain lack of charisma in his performance, the truth is that his character breaks the mold within the genre , moving away from the profile of the infallible spy to create a more human and vulnerable figure.

With a story that focuses on classic espionage, chases, betrayals and a dose of personal justice, Amateur It can now win over those looking for intense thrillers on platforms. And everything points to it finding the perfect place to assert itself on Disney+.