

Official Secrets
“Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.”
The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.
Where to watch Official Secrets in United States
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Where is Official Secrets streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, ZDF | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Official Secrets
Official Secrets is a 2019 English-language thriller, history and drama film directed by Gavin Hood. The cast is led by Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Ralph Fiennes. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.
Official Secrets was produced by Clear Pictures Entertainment, Screen Yorkshire, and Silver Reel and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 30, 2019, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gavin Hood
- Writers
- Gavin Hood, Gregory Bernstein, Sara Bernstein
- Release date
- August 30, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Clear Pictures Entertainment, Screen Yorkshire, Silver Reel
Official Secrets cast & crew
Official Secrets was directed by Gavin Hood and written by Gavin Hood, Gregory Bernstein, and Sara Bernstein.
The cast features Keira Knightley as Katharine Gun, Matt Smith as Martin Bright, Ralph Fiennes as Ben Emmerson, Adam Bakri as Yasar Gun, Matthew Goode as Peter Beaumont, and Rhys Ifans as Ed Vulliamy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Hepker, cinematography is by Florian Hoffmeister, and it was produced by Mark Gordon and Matt Jackson.
Is Official Secrets worth watching?
Official Secrets holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 1,112 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, history, and drama, Official Secrets is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Official Secrets
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Cast of Official Secrets

Keira Knightley
Katharine Gun

Matt Smith
Martin Bright

Ralph Fiennes
Ben Emmerson

Adam Bakri
Yasar Gun

Matthew Goode
Peter Beaumont

Rhys Ifans
Ed Vulliamy

Indira Varma
Shami Chakrabarti

John Heffernan
James Welch

Conleth Hill
Roger Alton

Jack Farthing
Andy Dumfries

MyAnna Buring
Jasmine

Peter Guinness
TinTin
Official Secrets — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Official Secrets in United States?
Official Secrets is streaming on Netflix, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ in United States.
▸Is Official Secrets on Netflix?
Yes — Official Secrets is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Official Secrets in?
Official Secrets is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Official Secrets?
Official Secrets runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is Official Secrets rated?
Official Secrets is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 1,112 ratings.











