The Apprentice (2024)

An American horror story.

The Apprentice (2024) poster

A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé—someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.

Director: Ali Abbasi
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Martin Dirkov, David Holmes, Brian Irvine
Cinematography: Kasper Tuxen
Editing: Olivia Neergaard-Holm, Olivier Bugge Coutté
Production: Gidden Media, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Scythia Films, Profile Pictures, Tailored Films, Film Institute, Film i Väst, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, RocketScience, LB Entertainment, AC Films, Rich Spirit, Wild 7 Films
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Canada, Sweden
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $17M
Original Language: en

Themes

Inspiring True Stories, Resistance Against Racism, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Historical Figures and Biographies, Reflections on Life and Death

Keywords

new york city, rape, corruption, aids, funeral, politics, blackmail, 1970s, biography, based on true story, atlantic city, lawyer, debt, bribery, misogyny

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Apprentice about?
A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry scion of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé—someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
Who directed The Apprentice?
The Apprentice was directed by Ali Abbasi.
Who stars in The Apprentice?
The Apprentice stars Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Martin Donovan, Maria Bakalova, Catherine McNally, Charlie Carrick.
How long is The Apprentice?
The Apprentice has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
What genre is The Apprentice?
The Apprentice is a History, Drama film.
What is the budget of The Apprentice?
The Apprentice had a budget of $16M.
How much did The Apprentice gross?
The Apprentice grossed $17M worldwide.
Where was The Apprentice produced?
The Apprentice was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Canada, Sweden.
What are the themes of The Apprentice?
The themes of The Apprentice include: Inspiring True Stories, Resistance Against Racism, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Historical Figures and Biographies, Reflections on Life and Death.