The Apprentice: Collection, Release Date, and Movie Review -

The Apprentice 2024 biographical historical drama focusing on the early life and rise of Donald Trump, long before his tenure as the 45th President of the United States.

Plot

The film is set in the early stages of Donald Trump’s business career and centers on his relationship with Roy Cohn, a New York City prosecutor infamous for his association. This mentor-protégé dynamic provides a narrative that chronicles the beginning of what would become an American dynasty, highlighting Trump’s journey into the realms of power, corruption, and deception.

The storyline delves into how Trump’s moral compass is compromised as he adopts the manipulative strategies taught by Cohn and begins to savor the influence he can wield. The film portrays Cohn as a pivotal figure in shaping Trump’s approach to business and politics, introducing him to the “dark arts of dealmaking.” Through this relationship, viewers witness the erosion of Trump’s decency, replaced by a ruthless pursuit of power. The film not only documents the personal evolution of Trump under Cohn’s mentorship but also reflects broader themes of American ambition and the complex, often ethically ambiguous paths to success in the business world.

Production

The film was initially announced in May 2018, with Gabriel Sherman set to write the screenplay. In October 2023, Ali Abbasi was confirmed as the director and co-writer, though it was later clarified that Sherman would be the sole writer. Principal photography commenced in November 2023, with Stan, Strong, and Bakalova revealed as the lead actors. Filming concluded on January 28, 2024. In February 2024, Martin Donovan was announced to have joined the cast, portraying Fred Trump.

Review

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has received positive reviews from 79% of 43 critics, earning an average rating of 6.9 out of 10. Similarly, on Metacritic, it holds a weighted average score of 62 out of 100, based on 20 critic reviews.

IMDB: 6.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes: 79%,

Critics: 4.0/5

Release Date: 20 May, 2024

Genre: Drama/Historical

Duration: 120 min

Language: English

Cast: Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Maria Bakalova, Martin Donovan

Director: Ali Abbasi

Producer: Daniel Bekerman, Jacob Jarek