Our Kind of Traitor 2016
"Who can you trust with the truth?"
Directed by Susanna White, *Our Kind of Traitor (2016)* plunges audiences into a gripping thriller where truth becomes a dangerous currency.
Director: Susanna White
Cast
Ewan McGregor
Perry Makepeace
Stellan Skarsgård
Dima
Damian Lewis
Hector
Naomie Harris
Gail Perkins
Jeremy Northam
Aubrey Longrigg
Khalid Abdalla
Luke
Mark Gatiss
Billy Matlock
Saskia Reeves
Tamara
Alicia von Rittberg
Natasha
Alec Utgoff
Niki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Our Kind of Traitor* (2016) about?
A young Oxford academic and his lawyer girlfriend are pulled into a high-stakes game of deception when they meet a mysterious Russian billionaire during a holiday in Morocco. Their involvement triggers a perilous journey through London's shadowy financial districts and the Alps, where betrayal lurks at every turn.
Who directed *Our Kind of Traitor*?
The film was directed by Susanna White, known for her work on both television and film projects that often explore complex human dramas.
Who stars in *Our Kind of Traitor*?
The cast features Ewan McGregor as the academic, supported by Stellan Skarsgård, Damian Lewis, Naomie Harris, and Khalid Abdalla in pivotal roles.
Is *Our Kind of Traitor* (2016) worth watching?
As a taut thriller with a stellar cast and an unpredictable plot, *Our Kind of Traitor* delivers the tension and moral ambiguity fans of the genre crave. While it doesn't rely on flashy action, its slow-burn intensity and sharp performances make it a compelling watch. The film's exploration of loyalty and deceit ensures it lingers in the mind long after the credits roll.
How long is *Our Kind of Traitor*?
The runtime is 108 minutes, or approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes.
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About Our Kind of Traitor (2016) — A Thriller Where Trust is a Dangerous Game
Directed by Susanna White, *Our Kind of Traitor (2016)* plunges audiences into a gripping thriller where truth becomes a dangerous currency. A young Oxford professor and his lawyer girlfriend unwittingly step into a high-stakes world during a Moroccan holiday, when they cross paths with a charismatic Russian oligarch whose wealth hides sinister motives. What begins as an innocent game of tennis spirals into a perilous odyssey spanning the glittering City of London, the shadowy corridors of British intelligence, and the snow-capped Alps. With alliances shifting as unpredictably as the Mediterranean tides, the couple must navigate a labyrinth of deceit where no one—especially not the powers that be—can be trusted. Ewan McGregor leads the stellar cast, infusing the film with raw intensity, while Stellan Skarsgård and Naomie Harris deliver performances steeped in quiet menace and unexpected depth.
The film crackles with the tension of a spy thriller meets modern espionage, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities that define the intelligence world. Its atmospheric blend of sun-drenched Moroccan streets and the cold, calculated precision of London's financial elite creates a visually striking contrast. *Our Kind of Traitor (2016)* is more than just a chase—it's a psychological unraveling of trust, where every handshake could be a trap and every secret has a price.
