While he may have explored heavy emotions with his bestie and bro for life,Matt Damon, inGood Will Hunting,Ben Affleckis an action man at heart. FromDaredeviltoPearl Harborand more recent titles likeThe DuelandJustice League, the actor has a penchant for kicking butt and taking names. Right now, he’s taking eyeballs on Max, as his 2016 film,The Accountant,is takingthe platform’s Top 10by storm and is currently in the #7 position. Featuring a supporting cast that includesAnna Kendrick(thePitch Perfectfilm series),Jon Bernthal(Punisher),J.K. Simmons(Red One), and more, the movie is a must-watch for those who love a pulse-pounding feature with a top-tier cast.
The story centers aroundAffleck’s Christian Wolff, an accountant who prefers to spend most of his time by himself, counting numbers and making a solid living. Dipping one foot into the underbelly of crime while also keeping his other in the world of legitimacy, the professional numbers man helps mobsters and terrorists smudge their records. But he’s been found out by Ray King (Simmons), a Treasury agent who sees Wolff’s con for what it is and is in hot pursuit of the accountant with hopes of bringing his entire empire and Rolodex of clients down.
Filling out the stacked ensemble ofThe Accountantis a solid lineup of talent that includesJeffrey Tambor(Arrested Development),Cynthia Addai-Robbinson(The People We Hate at the Wedding),John Lithgow(The Old Man),Jean Smart(Hacks),Alison Wright(The Americans) andAndy Umberger(The Singing Detective). Helmed byGavin O’Connor, the feature serves as one of many of the filmmaker’s more intense dramas, previously backing favorites such asMiracleandPride and Glory. O’Connor and his leading man, Affleck, enjoyed working together onThe Accountantso much that they paired up again a few years later for the director’s follow-up feature,The Way Back.
‘The Accountant’ Scores Big With Fans
At the global box office, the Affleck-led thriller raked in more than $155 million, which covered its $44 million production budget more than three times over. OnRotten Tomatoes, response to the feature was split amongst critics, earning a 53% critics’ approval rating. However, it was able to gain more positive feedback from audiences who hit it with a 77% approval rating. The movie quickly found its fanbase, with Affleck and Bernthal being two of the driving forces behind its success. In 2021,it was announcedthat O’Connor and the film’s leading star were working together to bring audiences a follow-up chapter in the growing universe ofThe Accountant. Since then, the wheels have been rotating forward, withthe latest updatesetting the sequel for a theatrical arrival on June 10, 2025.
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The Accountant
As a math savant uncooks the books for a new client, the Treasury Department closes in on his activities, and the body count starts to rise.
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