The Insider 1999
“Two men driven to tell the truth … whatever the cost.”
What is The Insider?
The Insider is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 158 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 28, 1999
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Mann/Roth Productions, Forward Pass
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
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Overview
The Insider is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Touchstone Pictures, Mann/Roth Productions, Forward Pass. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A scientist risks everything to expose the tobacco industry's secrets.”
- Compelling true‑inspired drama about corporate whistleblowing
- Tense thriller that explores personal cost of truth
- Lengthy runtime may feel slow for some viewers
- R rating limits younger audiences
Watch it if you’re interested in gritty, real‑world stories about corporate accountability.
The film contains mature themes and intense confrontations, suitable for adult audiences.
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What is the main subject of the film?
It follows a research chemist who appears on a 60 Minutes exposé about Big Tobacco.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on November 5, 1999.
What rating does the film have?
It is rated R.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and thriller.
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