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The Whisper Man
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Directed by James Ashcroft. With Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott.
6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When his young son vanishes, a widower enlists help from his estranged father, a retired detective who put away the serial killer now linked to the case.
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6.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen his young son vanishes, a widower enlists help from his estranged father, a retired detective who put away the serial killer now linked to the case.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Whisper Man.
MoviHero lists August 27, 2026 as the release date for The Whisper Man. James Ashcroft is the listed director. The listed cast includes Robert De Niro as Peter Willis, Michelle Monaghan as Amanda Beck, Adam Scott as Tom Kennedy, Acston Luca Porto as Jake Kennedy. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 27, 2026
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 54m
DirectorJames Ashcroft
CastRobert De Niro as Peter Willis, Michelle Monaghan as Amanda Beck, Adam Scott as Tom Kennedy, Acston Luca Porto as Jake Kennedy
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Whisper Man right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Whisper Man runs 1h 54m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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But less emotionally intenseDirty Angel2026 · Runtime unavailableEstimated emotional impact: 5/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: drama, crime, thriller.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.8/10 from 986 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary5/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“It was average, not bad, but not good either.”
Viewer reaction
“Director James Ashcroft's THE WHISPER MAN is a hodge-podge of other suspense thrillers you've already seen.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJake KennedyJake Kennedy appears in The Whisper Man (2026).Open character guide otherAmanda BeckAmanda Beck appears in The Whisper Man (2026).Open character guide otherFrank CarterFrank Carter appears in The Whisper Man (2026).Open character guide otherPeter WillisPeter Willis appears in The Whisper Man (2026).Open character guide otherTom KennedyTom Kennedy appears in The Whisper Man (2026).Open character guide
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