The East
“Spy on us, we'll spy on you.”
An operative for an elite private intelligence firm finds her priorities irrevocably changed after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations.
Where to watch The East in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The East there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The East streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
About The East
The East is a 2013 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Zal Batmanglij. The cast is led by Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgård, Elliot Page. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The East was produced by TSG Entertainment and Scott Free Productions and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on May 31, 2013, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Zal Batmanglij
- Writers
- Zal Batmanglij, Brit Marling
- Release date
- May 31, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- TSG Entertainment, Scott Free Productions
The East cast & crew
The East was directed by Zal Batmanglij and written by Zal Batmanglij and Brit Marling.
The cast features Brit Marling as Sarah, Alexander Skarsgård as Benji, Elliot Page as Izzy, Toby Kebbell as Doc, Shiloh Fernandez as Luca, and Aldis Hodge as Thumbs.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Halli Cauthery, cinematography is by Roman Vasyanov, and it was produced by Michael Costigan and Jocelyn Hayes.
Is The East worth watching?
The East holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 862 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, The East is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The East
The East isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Cast of The East
Brit Marling
Sarah
Alexander Skarsgård
Benji
Elliot Page
Izzy
Toby Kebbell
Doc
Shiloh Fernandez
Luca
Aldis Hodge
Thumbs
Danielle Macdonald
Tess
Hillary Baack
Eve
Patricia Clarkson
Sharon
Jason Ritter
Tim
Julia Ormond
Paige Williams
Billy Magnussen
Porty McCabe
The East — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The East in United States?
The East is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The East in?
The East is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The East?
The East runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The East rated?
The East is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 862 ratings.
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