The Accountant (2016)
Kernel Score: 81% · 7,215 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2016-10-13
Runtime: 128 minutes
Is The Accountant worth watching?
Worth watching. A cold, precise action thriller with Ben Affleck as an autistic-coded math whiz who is also very good with a gun. The plot gets busy, but the central character is memorable and the action is sharp.
Watch it if you
- like thrillers with a methodical, unusual hero
- enjoy action that mixes brains and violence
- want a solid mid-range crime story
Skip it if you
- dislike twisty plots with several threads to track
- want a realistic portrait of autism
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Accountant
- Stream: YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, tru TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Accountant parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Accountant is a violent crime thriller with gunfights and hand-to-hand combat centered on an autistic math savant.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Sniper rifles, assassinations, gunfights, and hand-to-hand combat are frequent with a rising body count.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Accountant
If you liked The Accountant, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Equalizer (2014) — 81%: Quiet professional with a hidden violent skill takes on bad people.
- The Bourne Supremacy (2004) — 84%: Calm, efficient hero hunted by agencies while the body count rises.
- The Killer (2022) — 86%: Cold, methodical professional at work, told with precision.
- Lucky Number Slevin (2006) — 84%: Twisty crime thriller with a heavy dose of dark wit.
- The Accountant² (2025) — 79%: The direct sequel, with the same odd hero and more action.
- The Usual Suspects (1995) — 91%: Crime thriller with a final act that rewards close attention.
Director
Cast
- Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Marybeth Medina
- Anna Kendrick as Dana Cummings
- J.K. Simmons as Ray King
- Jon Bernthal as Brax
- John Lithgow as Lamar Blackburn
- Jeffrey Tambor as Francis Silverberg
- Jean Smart as Rita Blackburn
- Andy Umberger as Ed Chilton
- Alison Wright as Justine
The Accountant FAQ
Is The Accountant worth watching?
Worth watching. A cold, precise action thriller with Ben Affleck as an autistic-coded math whiz who is also very good with a gun. The plot gets busy, but the central character is memorable and the action is sharp.
Where can I watch The Accountant?
In the US you can stream The Accountant on YouTube TV, TNT, TBS and tru TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Accountant OK for kids?
The Accountant is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Accountant is a violent crime thriller with gunfights and hand-to-hand combat centered on an autistic math savant.
What movies are like The Accountant?
If you liked The Accountant, try The Equalizer, The Bourne Supremacy, The Killer and Lucky Number Slevin.