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ACTION . 2009 . 1h 58m . English . 6.3/10

The International_

"They control your money. They control your government. They control your life. And everybody pays."

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.

Starring Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl
Box Office $60.2M
6.3/10
Rating
$60.2M
Box Office
1h 58m
Runtime
2009
Year
BREAK EVEN
+20% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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They control your money. They control your government. They control your life. And everybody pays.

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.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
The International earned $60.2M worldwide on a $50.0M budget — a 20% return on investment.
Cast
Clive Owen stars as Louis Salinger in The International.
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Year context
The International was released 17 years ago in 2009.
The International is a Action, Thriller, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 58m.

BOX OFFICE

$50.0M
Budget
$60.2M
Revenue
+20%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Language
English
Rating
6.3/10 (1,375 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$50,000,000
Box Office
$60,161,391
Profit
+$10,161,391

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The International 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.
How long is The International?
The International has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in The International?
The cast of The International includes Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ulrich Thomsen, Brían F. O'Byrne.
How much did The International make at the box office?
The International earned $60,161,391 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $50,000,000.
What is the rating of The International?
The International has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 1,375 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (4)

Action Thriller Crime Mystery
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