---
title: "The International"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-international-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4959
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 118
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The International (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-international-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The International is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Studio Babelsberg, Atlas Entertainment, Mosaic Media Group. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An Interpol agent and attorney chase a rogue bank across continents."

### Why Watch
- Intense globe‑spanning pursuit
- Explores money laundering and political intrigue
- Fast‑paced action sequences

### Caveats & Content Note
- Complex plot may feel dense
- Violent scenes limit younger viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains violent action and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, conspiracy, global

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tom Tykwer
- **Networks / Studios**: Studio Babelsberg, Atlas Entertainment, Mosaic Media Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Clive Owen** as *Louis Salinger*
- **Naomi Watts** as *Eleanor Whitman*
- **Armin Mueller-Stahl** as *Wilhelm Wexler*
- **Ulrich Thomsen** as *Jonas Skarssen*
- **Brían F. O'Byrne** as *The Consultant*
- **Patrick Baladi** as *Martin White*
- **Jay Villiers** as *Francis Ehames*
- **James Rebhorn** as *New York D.A.*
- **Michel Voletti** as *Viktor Haas*
- **Jack McGee** as *Detective Bernie Ward*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central conflict of the film?
An Interpol agent and an attorney work to bring a powerful international bank to justice.

### Q: Which locations does the story travel through?
The investigation moves through Berlin, Milan, New York, and Istanbul.

### Q: What genres does the movie belong to?
It is classified as action, thriller, crime, and mystery.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑eight minutes.

### Q: When was the movie released?
It was released in the United States on February 13, 2009.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The International — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4959)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*