The Interpreter (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The Interpreter is a 2005 drama thriller directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn and Catherine Keener. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $162.9 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic. Stream it on Netflix and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $80M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Interpreter About?
The premise of The Interpreter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An elderly Holocaust survivor seeks retribution against the Nazi official who murdered his family. Accompanied by the officer's son, he undertakes a dangerous journey to expose the truth about the horrific events and the suffering they caused. The quest forces both men to examine their personal histories and the lasting impact of the past.
The Interpreter Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- driving
- assassination
- interpreter
- threat
- intrigue
- political thriller
- secret agent
- flutist
- death of sister
- united states of america
- united nations building
- weapon
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- african
- building
- automatic weapon
- piaggio
- piaggio vespa
- car
- ford
- ford crown victoria
- mercedes benz
- mercedes benz s class
- child uses a gun
- john f. kennedy international airport
- payphone
- police officer
- watching tv
- cell phone
- woman wears eyeglasses
- u.s. secret service
- secret service agent
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- fbi agent
- cia central intelligence agency
- landmine
- new york city
- tv news
- television newscaster
- fdny fire department of the city of new york
- female rear nudity
- pbs public broadcasting system as subject
- agent
- dialect
- suspect
- teacher
- diplomacy
- secret
- death
- united nations
- secret service
Where to Watch The Interpreter
Stream it on Netflix and YouTube Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Interpreter Cast
Nicole Kidman leads the cast, with Sean Penn and Catherine Keener. Directed by Sydney Pollack.
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Director Sydney Pollack
The Interpreter Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Interpreter 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 7.1
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The Interpreter Plot Summary
What happens in The Interpreter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Silvia Broome, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, is an interpreter at the United Nations in bustling New York City. With roots stemming from the Republic of Matobo, a fictional African nation, she possesses dual citizenship that deeply intertwines her personal and professional life. An urgent situation arises as the U.N. considers indicting Edmond Zuwanie, played by Earl Cameron, the current president of Matobo, which raises significant implications for international justice and accountability. Once hailed as a liberator, Zuwanie has devolved over the past two decades into a corrupt tyrant, presiding over a regime notorious for ethnic cleansing and numerous other heinous crimes committed against his own people. As Zuwanie prepares to address the General Assembly in an attempt to stave off indictment, the political tension escalates.
Full summary
The whole story of The Interpreter, scene by scene
The Interpreter Box Office & Budget
The Interpreter grossed $162.9 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 2.0 times what it cost. $72.7 million came from the US and Canada and $90.2 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$162.9M
2.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $72.7M
- International
- $90.2M
- Budget
- $80M
The Interpreter Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Interpreter.
How Well Do You Know The Interpreter?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What role does Silvia Broome play in the United Nations?
Cars in The Interpreter
58 cars on screen, including the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1999 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220 Important role
The Interpreter Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “雙面翻譯” and “Tõlk”.
- Also known as
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- 雙面翻譯
- Tõlk
- I Diermineas
- Prevoditeljica
- Prevodilac
- Tolken
- L'interprète
- Η Διερμηνέας
- พลิกแผนสังหาร
- Die Dolmetscherin
- Çevirmen
- Tulkki
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- Переводчица
- 翻译风波
- La intérprete
- A Intérprete
- Tłumaczka
- Tlumočnice
- A tolmács
- Traducătoarea
- מזימות זרות
- Преводачката
- 인터프리터
- ザ・インタープリター
- Tlmočníčka
- Vertėja
- Перекладачка
- المترجمة
- 叛譯者, თარჯიმანი
- द इंटरप्रेटर
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The Interpreter FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Interpreter, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Interpreter?
The Interpreter runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was The Interpreter released?
The Interpreter was released on April 22, 2005.
Who directed The Interpreter?
The Interpreter was directed by Sydney Pollack.
More films by Sydney Pollack Who is in the cast of The Interpreter?
The Interpreter stars Nicole Kidman, Sean Penn and Catherine Keener.
Where can I watch The Interpreter?
In the US, The Interpreter is streaming on Netflix and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Interpreter make at the box office?
The Interpreter grossed $162.9 million worldwide ($72.7 million domestic, $90.2 million international) on a budget of $80 million.
How is The Interpreter rated?
The Interpreter has 62 on Metacritic.
Does The Interpreter have a post-credit scene?
No. The Interpreter has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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