The Journalist

London, 1980s. When a former associate turns up dead inside his bar, retired criminal Peter Bendford is dragged back into the darkness he left behind. With a meticulous crime journalist building a case against him and the police closing in, Bendford must survive one brutal interrogation to prove he’s no longer the man he once was.

Directed by Santi Benedit, The Journalist leans on a strong ensemble — Kent Goldfinch, Sean Jhooty, Duane Tucker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 2024.