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The Recruit

ActionThriller

Directed by Roger Donaldson

A brilliant CIA trainee must prove his worth at the Farm, the agency's secret training grounds, where he learns to watch his back and trust no one. From TMDB

53 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews) · newest Oct 26, 2026 · last updated Oct 26, 2026 · How this works

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The Recruit is a 2003 action thriller film, directed by Roger Donaldson, starring Colin Farrell, Al Pacino and Bridget Moynahan.

  • 46 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews
  • posts span May 17, 2020 to Oct 26, 2026

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  • Caspian Wolfe @caspianwolfe.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 23, 2025

    A couple stills from my porn short film "The Recruit" featuring @soflokink.bsky.social and my Sir @swat-studios.bsky.social Full 32 minute porn is on justfor.fans/CaspianWolfe

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  • Daniel Roberts @drobertsimg.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 30, 2024

    [gulps nervously] [reads off cue cards] I would like to apologize for my careless and baseless attack on the early work of Colin Farrell. The Recruit was a nonstop thrill ride. The film adaptation of Miami Vice was better than the original. I was tricked into saying these awful things by Will Graha

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  • Scott Mendelson @scottmendelson.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 7, 2025

    - China’s Ne Zha 2 prepares to pass $1 billion - Companion -- When a WBD flick budgeted like an A24 movie actually opens like an A24 movie. - Why did Netflix release the s2 of The Night Agent and The Recruit 2 years after s1 yet within one week of each other? - Hollywood’s upcoming Deja Vu summer…

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  • SpyHards Podcast @spyhards.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 7, 2025

    Two years ago, we re-teamed with @SecretsAndSpies to decode 2003s Al Pacino and Colin Farrell led spy thriller THE RECRUIT, and frankly we were a little underwhelmed… But what did you make of the movie? Hear more on its history and legacy in our review: pod.fo/e/1636da

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  • The A-Train @nooneknowsimhere.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 26, 2026

    Without saying your age, what’s your favorite movie that came out when you were 18 Nobody would recognize this movie “The Recruit”, just that my baby gay self was infatuated with Colin Farrell

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  • J.I.D.1.2.3 @jid20234.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 11, 2026

    Bad Batch: Aftermath Rebels: Spark of Rebellion Maul Shadow Lord: The Dark Revenge Resistance: The Recruit The Clone Wars: The Clone Wars Movie

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  • Werewolf By Nat 🇵🇷🏳‍⚧ @peanutbutterwhisky.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 11, 2026

    1. The Dark Revenge Just the perfect introduction to Maul's side of the SW universe. 2. Aftermath Long live The Bad Batch! 3. Spark of Rebellion Rebels hit the ground running fr. 4. The Recruit I like Resistance, fucking sue me. 5. The Clone Wars Movie I don't hate it, but yeah.

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  • QueenPiB @queenpib.comBluesky · Jun 3, 2026

    My *other* New Year's Resolution was to watch one Al Pacino movie per month and by my count we're four months behind, time to pull a double feature of The Recruit and Two For The Money (they're both shit, may as well pair them up).

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  • The Films I Saw @the-films-i-saw.bsky.socialBluesky · May 29, 2026

    As we all gear up to play 007 First Light, it's a fun time to watch some possibly-overlooked recent(ish) Spy Film gems: All the Old Knives (dir. Janus Metz Pedersen, 2020) Black Back (dir. Steven Soderbergh, 2025) The Recruit (dir. Roger Donaldson, 2003) Spy Game (dir. Tony Scott, 2001)

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  • kuriVAIM 👻 𓃠 @kuriva.imBluesky · Jan 31, 2026

    after seeing Adaptation in the cinema, I snuck into a screening of some bullshit thriller movie (possibly called The Recruit?) and laughed my ass off, so that tracks

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  • Tade "Will Eat Your Heart in the Marketplace" Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 27, 2025

    Yes. What pool do assassins come from? They're just as compelled as serial killers. Pay is a bonus. Psychological work has gone into this. Remember the film 'The Recruit' and Colin Farrell asks if he can kill someone, and Al Pacino asks, 'would you like to?' It just depends on where you fall.

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  • Eric J @erichasawebsite.comBluesky · Sep 10, 2025

    I had that phone and I believe it's also featured in the movie The Recruit (2003). Good phone.

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  • Screen Realm @screenrealm.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 6, 2025

    Some #badnews for fans of #TheRecruit. #Netflix has decided to cancel the #NoahCentineo starring #series after two seasons. Read on... screenrealm.com/the-recruit-...

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  • mattroth.bsky.social @mattroth.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 27, 2026

    To be fair, The Recruit is a great movie if you don’t know how computers work.

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  • wesuckatparties @wesuckatparties.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 20, 2026

    I was scratching my head wondering where he was in the movie, but I was thinking of The Recruit w/ Pacino and Farrell. He's solid in Dahmer/Senior Trip/Kill the Messenger.

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  • Jake Necessary (Big Time is my nickname) @shotcallajake.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 17, 2026

    Movie -> porn parody: The Recruit (yeah, I didn't change the title, but it works)

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  • Samantha Asumadu @samanthaasumadu.substack.comBluesky · Dec 19, 2025

    If it isn't obvious, I love a good spy film/TV series, and The Recruit scratches a few itches. For one, there are some really terrible, skilled, and violent women in it. I support women's rights and wrongs. Christmas newsletter 😊 samanthaasumadu.substack.com/p/dead-mans-...

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  • Linda Jonesy @lindajonesy.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 4, 2025

    Movie time The Recruit 2003 Staring Al Pacino

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  • Film Ireland @filmireland.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 8, 2025

    With Drop hitting cinemas 11th April, and Conveyance set for an International Premiere at FrightFest at Glasgow Film Festival tomorrow, Roisin Kearney talks to actor Travis Nelson (Amazon The Lake / Netflix The Recruit) about his passion for theatre & work in Ireland. filmireland.net/2025/03/06/p...

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  • ScreenSpot 🎥 @screenspot.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2025

    Cynthia Erivo (‘Wicked’) will star in has boarded Lionsgate’s action thriller ‘KAROSHI’ from 87Eleven. She will star in the movie alongside Teo Yoo (‘Past Lives,’ ‘The Recruit’) and Isabel May (‘1883’). (Source: deadline.com/2025/03/cynt...)

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  • Binyizdabbalah @binyizdabbalah.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2025

    Gave this a go, not expecting much. Got less. Badly written and plotted, and absolutely not helped by two leads who just struggle to give any character they play warmth. Surprised to see the third is also Nichka in The Recruit mind. Single most interesting thing about the film.

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  • Shivvers in Fear 🙀 @shivvy.blacksky.appBluesky · Feb 9, 2025

    i was about to start it and realized it was too late to start a whole ass movie so I watched an ep of The Recruit but maybe tonight

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  • Jimmy Malone @malonespeaking.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 3, 2025

    Renegades on Netflix is such a bad movie. The new season of The Recruit was a disappointment for me. So far, I'm enjoying the new season of The Night Agent.

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  • JT @shiftydisco.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 25, 2025

    Had a birthday hangover so done 90’s Action film binge. Die Hard with a Vengeance and Speed done. Now on to The Recruit

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  • Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 17, 2025

    One of my first ‘extra’ rolls in my very small collection of ‘Filmed in Toronto’ life. Good Will Hunting The Tuxedo The Recruit Toronto was (still is) boom town #xoTO

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  • Ryan Lohner (he/him) @ryanlohner.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 17, 2024

    I loved when Person of Interest named its big final Maguffin Ice-9, without ever making direct reference to the book. It’s just there for you to get if you get it. The film The Recruit also has a neat reference.

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  • moviememorymachine.bsky.social @moviememorymachine.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 15, 2024

    Favorite spy movie moments? *The Recruit* is a chaotic pick. Listen to our take in this week’s mini-episode! 🎙️ www.podbean.com/ew/pb-885wr-... Filmsky

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  • noahhunter.bsky.social @noahhunter.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 26, 2026

    I can give you some TV shows but some might be hard to find: Spy City Counterpart Berlin Station London Spy The Hour A Spy Among Friends The Recruit Black Doves Wackier spy stuff: Patriot Kleo Oh, one movie that comes to mind: Atomic Blonde

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  • Tak @takgoup.bsky.socialBluesky · May 22, 2026

    Anyone remember that movie The Recruit where Al Pacino makes everyone watch Colin Farrell smell pee?

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Apr 26, 2026

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #TVFeatures #TheRecruit #NoahCentineo #Action Netflix's 2-Part Action Thriller Is So Good, You Can Rewatch It Multiple Times http://dlvr.it/TSDQ3N

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  • Greg Olsen @gtotango.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 5, 2026

    It has been years since I saw The Third Man. I got the itch after a bit of dialogue from an episode of The Recruit: “Vienna is the espionage Olympics.” The Third Man is a great movie. The lighting and cinematography especially.

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  • Media News @media-news.at.thenote.appBluesky · Aug 19, 2025

    Jharrel Jerome, Teo Yoo Join Jury for First-Ever Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary Actor and musician Jharrel Jerome (“Moonlight,” “When They See Us,” “Unstoppable”) and actor Teo Yoo (“Past Lives,” “The Recruit,” “Karoshi”) have joined the jury for the Golden … #goldenglobes #media #news

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 2, 2025

    The (movie) The Recruit is available today on (Google Play) for $4.99 Cast: Al Pacino, Colin Farrell, Bridget Moynahan, Gabriel Macht, Mike Realba, Domenico Fiore

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  • CINEMATIC F-BOMBS @cinematicfbombs.comBluesky · Jun 29, 2025

    Film: The Recruit (2003) [PG-13] Studio: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution Character: Walter Burke Actor: Al Pacino Director: Roger Donaldson Screenwriters: Roger Towne and Kurt Wimmer and Mitch Glazer Timestamp: 1:46:56 cinematicfbombs.com/2021/10/18/2...

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  • skeleT▲D @tadsbeard.bsky.socialBluesky · May 4, 2025

    you know whats a good movie? The Recruit (2003) youtu.be/3Cd5w8pMGpI

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  • jordnwolf.bsky.social @jordnwolf.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 13, 2025

    This new Rami Malik movie “The Amateur” seems like it may have taken some inspiration from The Recruit. 🤷‍♂️

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  • GenEric Martin @randomguy1017.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 18, 2025

    James Purefoy is in The Recruit s2 and he's someone I'm excited to see in a show or movie but it's rare that I like his character. He's really good at playing someone I wouldn't like even tho I assume he's perfectly fine as a human.

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  • Azathoth @az.scorpinc.socialBluesky · Mar 17, 2025

    #AzAbsorbs: Round and Round (2023): letterboxd.com/film/round-a... Cute time loop Hallmark movie Close (2019): letterboxd.com/film/close-2... Noomi Rapace always underrated The Recruit (two seasons, Netflix): Silly CIA comedy/drama version of The Rookie

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  • Further&Better @furtherandbetter.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 10, 2025

    Podcast: Mia Wasikowska joins AFTRS, McConaughey returns, TV industry struggles, AMC fights for cinema, Netflix cancels The Recruit, Reeves leads BRZRKR, Baron Cohen shops film, BTS doc at SXSW youtu.be/nkE2uFvlo94?...

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  • Further&Better @furtherandbetter.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 10, 2025

    Mia Wasikowska joins AFTRS, McConaughey returns, TV industry struggles, AMC fights for cinema, Netflix cancels The Recruit, Reeves leads BRZRKR, Baron Cohen shops film, BTS doc at SXSW. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...

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  • Further&Better @furtherandbetter.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2025

    Podcast: ITV revisits Ruth Ellis’ case, The CW's scripted slate shrinks, Netflix modernises Forever, The Recruit is cancelled, Mediawan acquires See-Saw, and ABC tackles racism in sports. youtu.be/FC8sOgcqb3U?...

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  • Further&Better @furtherandbetter.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2025

    ITV revisits Ruth Ellis’ case, The CW's scripted slate shrinks, Netflix modernises Forever, The Recruit is cancelled, Mediawan acquires See-Saw, and ABC tackles racism in sports. furtherandbetter.substack.com/p/global-tv-...

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  • Dennis A @DharmaDogMastodon · Mar 6, 2025

    #TheRecruit #Netflix "Netflix has canceled the Noah Centineo-froned drama series after two seasons. It comes less than six weeks after its second season premiered at the end of January." 😕 ‘The Recruit’ Canceled After 2 Seasons At Netflix "The Recruit is ending." https://deadline.com/2025/03/the-recruit-canceled-2-seasons-netflix-1236312295/

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  • Marla Swanson @marousyar.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 22, 2025

    With major geopolitical shifts, changes to gov agencies, landslide to fascism etc. how is the film industry going to respond? It seems like every other show is about the CIA or FBI and "good vs. bad" a la The Recruit or The Night Agent. All now seem out of date/touch with the new reality already.

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  • Just Another Kid @hellofellowyouth.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 9, 2025

    The Recruit Season 2 is only SIX EPISODES???? Streaming has ruined television. Bring back 25-30 episode seasons. This is just a long movie.

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  • Dennis A @DharmaDogMastodon · Jan 31, 2025

    #TheRecruit #Netflix The Recruit largely sticks to the formula that makes it incredibly fun to watch. 'The Recruit' season 2 is Netflix's best spy show of the year so far "This action-packed spy thriller is simply fun to watch." https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/netflix/the-recruit-season-2-is-netflixs-best-spy-show-of-the-year-so-far

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  • Rob Owen @robowentv.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 30, 2025

    TV Talk: #TheRecruit is back for season 2 on @Netflix + another straight-to-Max Michael Keaton movie in #Goodrich + @WTAE hires a reporter, via @triblive.bsky.social : triblive.com/aande/movies...

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  • Rob Owen @[email protected]Mastodon · Jan 30, 2025

    TV Talk: #TheRecruit is back for season 2 on @Netflix + another straight-to-Max Michael Keaton movie in #Goodrich + @wtae hires a reporter, via @TribLIVE : https://triblive.com/aande/movies-tv/tv-talk-recruit-returns-michael-keatons-goodrich-wtae-hires-reporter/

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  • Dennis A @DharmaDogMastodon · Jan 30, 2025

    #TheRecruit #Netflix All 6 episodes of The Recruit season 2 are now available on Netflix. The Recruit: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix https://youtu.be/czt_Mh_qdsw?si=i3KQdY6dQb9_eUhI

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  • Moviz Ark @[email protected]Mastodon · Jan 29, 2025

    'The Night Agent' and 'The Recruit' Stars Address Potential Crossover!! #Netflix, #TheRecruit, #TheNightAgent, #NoahCentineo, #GabrielBasso https://movizark.com/2025/01/29/the-night-agent-and-the-recruit-stars-address-potential-crossover/

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  • Moviz Ark @[email protected]Mastodon · Dec 4, 2024

    'The Recruit' Season 2 Sets Return Date With First Images!! Check It Out!! #Netflix, #NoahCentineo, #TeoYoo, #TheRecruit https://movizark.com/2024/12/04/the-recruit-season-2-sets-return-date-with-first-images-check-it-out/

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  • Moviz Ark @[email protected]Mastodon · Dec 23, 2023

    'The Recruit' Season 2: 'Past Lives' Star Teo Yoo Joins Hit Netflix Series!! #Netflix, #TheRecruit, #NoahCentineo, #TeoYoo http://movizark.com/2023/12/23/the-recruit-season-2-past-lives-star-teo-yoo-joins-hit-netflix-series/

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  • JPV852 @JPV852TMDB reviews · May 17, 2020

    Second time seeing this one, the other was when it was released on DVD some time ago, and thought it was an okay espionage-thriller, though the ending was on the laughable side, primarily the monologue one character does when any CIA agent, bent or not, would've shut their trap shut. Anyway, it was entertaining and actually if Disney (who I think owns the rights) wanted more adult-oriented content for Hulu, could make a series out of this, would be timely IMO. At this point, they could get…

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