The Accountant

About The Accountant

Released in 2016, 'The Accountant' is an American action-thriller movie directed by Gavin O'Connor. The plot revolves around Christian Wolff, a mathematics savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Christian's character uses a small-town CPA office as a cover while he works as a freelance accountant for some of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations. The story takes a turn when the Treasury Department's Crime Enforcement Division, run by Ray King, starts to investigate him.

Making / Production

This film was directed by Gavin O'Connor with screenplay by Bill Dubuque. The initial idea conveyed to Dubuque was about creating an action movie that was grounded by an interesting and compelling character, a mathematical expert dealing with his lack of social skills. The film was shot in Atlanta, Georgia.

Actors

• Ben Affleck: Portrays Christian Wolff, the titular character. His nuanced performance captures both the brilliance and social awkwardness of his character.
• Anna Kendrick: Plays the role of Dana Cummings, an accountant at a robotics company where Wolff uncovers a financial discrepancy. She effectively captures the innocence and curiosity of her character.
• J.K. Simmons: Plays Raymond "Ray" King, the director of the Treasury Department's Crime Enforcement Division. He gives a stern and authoritative performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was originally conceived as a TV series.
• It was filmed in just 44 days.
• The script was featured in the Black List; a list of the "most liked" unmade scripts of the year in 2011.

Awards

'The Accountant' didn't win any notable awards but it was generally well received, with particular praise for Affleck's performance.

Quotes

• “Sooner or later, different scares people.”
• “I have difficulty socializing with other people even though I want to.”

Music, Soundtrack

• The intense and thrilling music for 'The Accountant' was composed by Mark Isham.
• The official soundtrack includes tunes like "The Trial of Solomon Grundy" and "The Accountant."