The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
“Brace yourself for greatness.”
British agent Alec Leamas refuses to come in from the Cold War during the 1960s, choosing to face another mission, which may prove to be his final one.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
About The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is a 1965 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Martin Ritt. The cast is led by Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold was produced by Salem Films Limited and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 16, 1965, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Writers
- Paul Dehn, Guy Trosper
- Release date
- December 16, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Salem Films Limited
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold cast & crew
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold was directed by Martin Ritt and written by Paul Dehn and Guy Trosper.
The cast features Richard Burton as Alec Leamas, Claire Bloom as Nancy 'Nan' Perry, Oskar Werner as Fiedler, Sam Wanamaker as Peters, George Voskovec as Comrade Karden - Defense Attorney, and Rupert Davies as George Smiley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sol Kaplan, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by Martin Ritt.
Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold worth watching?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 333 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
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Cast of The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Richard Burton
Alec Leamas
Claire Bloom
Nancy 'Nan' Perry
Oskar Werner
Fiedler
Sam Wanamaker
Peters
George Voskovec
Comrade Karden - Defense Attorney
Rupert Davies
George Smiley
Cyril Cusack
Control
Peter van Eyck
Hans-Dieter Mundt
Michael Hordern
Ashe
Robert Hardy
Dick Carlton
Bernard Lee
Patmore
Beatrix Lehmann
Tribunal President
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Spy Who Came In from the Cold in United States?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold on Hoopla?
Yes — The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold in?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Dutch. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold rated?
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is rated PG. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 333 ratings.
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