A gifted author (Ewan McGregor) hired to ghostwrite the memoirs of a controversial former British Prime Minister (Pierce Brosnan) becomes a hunted man when he uncovers explosive secrets about the past.

“The work of a director in complete control and at the height of his powers. The first important film of 2010.” (San Francisco Chronicle)

“A movie that recalls the creepy political thrillers of the mid-70s, back when some films were made for grownups… McGregor brings all his charm and intelligence to the vague figure of a Hitchcock hero.” (TIME)

“THE GHOST WRITER is so rich you may feel you paid too little for your ticket when the whole thing meets its very Polanski-ish climax.” (Wall Street Journal)