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Apprentice (2017): Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Apprentice is a 2017 drama directed by Junfeng Boo. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $60,752 worldwide. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
85%
worldwide gross
$60.8K
Metascore
77
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Apprentice (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Director
Junfeng Boo
Genre
Drama
Original language
Malay
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Apprentice About?

The premise of Apprentice without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A young Malay correctional officer, Aiman, begins his training at a high-security prison, quickly discovering a world of hidden secrets and deeply buried scars. Assigned to learn from the experienced and mysterious executioner, Rahim, Aiman finds himself grappling with a moral crisis. His sense of duty is further complicated by a haunting family history that resurfaces, threatening to unravel his life and expose a dark truth within the prison walls.

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Crew

The Director of Apprentice

Directed by Junfeng Boo.

Ratings

Apprentice Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Apprentice 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic.

Plot

Apprentice Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Apprentice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In this intense, character-driven drama set within a maximum-security facility, a newly transferred prison officer, Sergeant Aiman Yusof, is reassigned to Larangan Prison and placed in the workshop where rehabilitating inmates are given a chance to learn trades. Because of his vocational education background, he becomes the watchful observer and mentor to those who are rebuilding their lives behind bars, and he soon forms a quiet, almost mentor-like bond with Rahim, the prison’s seasoned Chief Executioner.

Full summary

The whole story of Apprentice, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Apprentice Box Office

Apprentice grossed $60,752 worldwide. $2,578 came from the US and Canada and $58,174 (96%) from the rest of the world.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$60.8K

US & Canada
$2.6K
International
$58.2K
US & Canada 4% Rest of the world 96%
Videos

Apprentice Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Apprentice.

APPRENTICE (2016) - Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Apprentice?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of the prison where Sergeant Aiman Yusof is transferred?

Cars

Cars in Apprentice

5 cars on screen, including the 1994 Mercedes-Benz O 405 and the Nissan unknown.

All 5 cars
  • 1994 Mercedes-Benz O 405 in Apprentice 1994 Mercedes-Benz O 405 Minor role
  • Nissan unknown in Apprentice Nissan unknown Minor role
  • 2007 Isuzu NPR in Apprentice 2007 Isuzu NPR Background role
  • Kia Cerato Forte in Apprentice Kia Cerato Forte Background role
Details

Apprentice Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “徒刑” and “身後仕”.

Also known as
  • 徒刑
  • 身後仕
  • 견습생
  • Am Strang
  • L'apprenti Bourreau
  • Ученик мастера
  • Ο Μαθητευόμενος
  • 监狱学警
  • Praktykant
  • El aprendiz de verdugo
  • Çırak
  • Чирак
+1 more
  • เพชฌฆาตร้องไห้เป็น

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FAQ

Apprentice FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Apprentice, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Apprentice?

Apprentice runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Apprentice released?

Apprentice was released on March 3, 2017.

Who directed Apprentice?

Apprentice was directed by Junfeng Boo.

How much did Apprentice make at the box office?

Apprentice grossed $60,752 worldwide ($2,578 domestic, $58,174 international).

How is Apprentice rated?

Apprentice has 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic, 70% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Apprentice have a post-credit scene?

No. Apprentice has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Apprentice in?

The original language of Apprentice is Malay.

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