A new crime thriller film starring Robert De Niro, Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan, titled The Whisper Man, debuted on Netflix on Friday, August 28.
The feature film, which has a running time of 1 hour and 50 minutes, follows Tom, played by Scott, a widowed writer whose young son, Jake, is suddenly kidnapped. Desperate to locate his missing child, Tom seeks assistance from his father, Pete, portrayed by De Niro.
Pete is a retired police detective who years earlier successfully captured the serial killer known as the Whisper Man. After decades of inactivity, the notorious criminal returns to operate once again, targeting Pete's young grandson. To track down the killer and save the boy, Pete is forced to team up with Detective Amanda Beck, played by Monaghan, a young and determined investigator who is leading the law enforcement hunt for the culprit.
Investigation and family tension
Faced with a complex criminal mystery, the high-stakes investigation places immense pressure on the family. The complicated dynamic between grandfather, father and grandson is severely put to the test as the team races against time to apprehend the killer before it is too late.
Adapted from bestselling crime novel
The film is adapted from author Alex North's New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, which became an international publishing success upon its release in 2019. The movie version was directed by New Zealand filmmaker James Ashcroft, who previously gained critical recognition for his feature thriller Coming Home in the Dark. The adapted screenplay was written by screenwriter Ben Jacoby.
De Niro, a two-time Academy Award-winning actor known for iconic roles in films such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Netflix's drama The Irishman, leads the veteran cast. Scott has earned acclaim for his performances in television series including Severance and Parks and Recreation, while Monaghan has appeared in major Hollywood titles including the Mission: Impossible film franchise and HBO's True Detective.
Streaming availability
The Whisper Man is currently available for subscriber streaming worldwide on Netflix, marking the latest addition to the digital platform's library of original mystery and suspense films.
