Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
“How do you find an enemy who is hidden right before your eyes?”
George Smiley, the aging master spy of the Cold War and once heir apparent to Control, is brought back out of retirement to flush out a top level mole within the Circus. Smiley must travel back through his life and murky workings of the Circus to unravel the net spun by his nemesis Karla 'The Sandman' of the KGB and reveal the identity of the mole before he disappears.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, CTV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | M6+ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 2011 English-language drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The cast is led by Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 2900 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was produced by StudioCanal, Working Title Films, and Karla Films and made in Germany and United Kingdom. It was released on September 16, 2011, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $30 million, it went on to gross $82 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tomas Alfredson
- Writers
- Bridget O'Connor, Peter Straughan
- Release date
- September 16, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $30 million
- Box office
- $82 million
- Production
- StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Karla Films
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy cast & crew
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy was directed by Tomas Alfredson and written by Bridget O'Connor and Peter Straughan.
The cast features Gary Oldman as George Smiley, Colin Firth as Bill Haydon, Tom Hardy as Ricki Tarr, John Hurt as Control, Toby Jones as Percy Alleline, and Mark Strong as Jim Prideaux.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alberto Iglesias, cinematography is by Hoyte van Hoytema, and it was produced by Eric Fellner and Robyn Slovo.
Is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy worth watching?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 2,932 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and mystery, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Gary Oldman
George Smiley
Colin Firth
Bill Haydon
Tom Hardy
Ricki Tarr
John Hurt
Control
Toby Jones
Percy Alleline
Mark Strong
Jim Prideaux
Benedict Cumberbatch
Peter Guillam
Ciarán Hinds
Roy Bland
David Dencik
Toby Esterhase
Kathy Burke
Connie Sachs
Stephen Graham
Jerry Westerby
Simon McBurney
Oliver Lacon
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in United States?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy in?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Hungarian, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy rated?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 2,932 ratings.
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