The Painter
An ex-CIA operative is thrown back into a dangerous world when a mysterious woman from his past resurfaces. Now exposed and targeted by a relentless killer and a rogue black ops program, he must rely on skills he thought he left behind in a high-stakes game of survival.
Release Year
2024
Runtime
100 min
Audience Score
6.1
Genres
Action, Thriller
Story Snapshot
An ex-CIA operative is thrown back into a dangerous world when a mysterious woman from his past resurfaces. Now exposed and targeted by a relentless killer and a rogue black ops program, he must rely on skills he thought he left behind in a high-stakes game of survival.
Why This Page Helps
The Painter is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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