---
title: "Criminal"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/criminal-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 302156
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 113
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Criminal (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/criminal-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Criminal" is a 2016 action thriller film that follows the story of a CIA agent tasked with tracking down a shadowy hacker. The agent is involved in a mission to stop the hacker, known as "The Dutchman", from carrying out a catastrophic act. However, the agent is mysteriously killed, and an experimental procedure is used to transfer his memories into a different individual. This individual is an ex-convict who, upon waking up, possesses the memories of the CIA agent. The film's plot then follows the ex-convict's mission to eliminate the hacker before the hacker's actions can lead to devastating consequences.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dead CIA agent’s memories drive a convict on a high‑stakes mission."

### Why Watch
- high‑octane action sequences
- star‑studded cast including Costner and Reynolds
- unique memory‑transfer premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- relies on speculative sci‑fi concept
- Tone & Suitability: Contains intense action and global‑warfare themes, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, sci‑fi, high‑stakes

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ariel Vromen
- **Networks / Studios**: BenderSpink, Campbell Grobman Films, Criminal Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kevin Costner** as *Jerico Stewart*
- **Gary Oldman** as *Quaker Wells*
- **Tommy Lee Jones** as *Dr. Franks*
- **Gal Gadot** as *Jill Pope*
- **Alice Eve** as *Marta Lynch*
- **Ryan Reynolds** as *Bill Pope*
- **Michael Pitt** as *Jan Strook - The Dutchman*
- **Jordi Mollà** as *Xavier Heimdahl*
- **Antje Traue** as *Elsa Mueller*
- **Scott Adkins** as *Pete Greensleeves*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Criminal (2016)?
Ariel Vromen directed the film.

### Q: What is the central premise of the film?
A dead CIA agent’s memories are implanted into a dangerous ex‑convict to stop a hacker.

### Q: When was Criminal released in the United States?
It was released on April 15, 2016.

### Q: Which actors star in Criminal?
The film stars Kevin Costner, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, and Gary Oldman.

### Q: What genres does Criminal belong to?
It is an action, crime, and science‑fiction thriller.

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