The Ipcress File
As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ | — |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX, STV Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Magenta TV+ | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Ipcress File
The Ipcress File is a 2022 English-language action & adventure, drama and war & politics series created by Len Deighton and John Hodge. The cast is led by Joe Cole, Lucy Boynton, Tom Hollander. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel.
The Ipcress File was produced by ITV Studios and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on March 6, 2022, and carries a NR certification.
- Created by
- Len Deighton, John Hodge
- Writers
- John Hodge
- First aired
- March 6, 2022
- Last aired
- April 10, 2022
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- ITV Studios
The Ipcress File cast & crew
The Ipcress File was created by Len Deighton and John Hodge and written by John Hodge.
The cast features Joe Cole as Harry Palmer, Lucy Boynton as Jean Courtney, Tom Hollander as Major William Dalby, Ashley Thomas as Paul Maddox, Paul Higgins as Minister, and David Dencik as Colonel Stok.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tom Hodge, cinematography is by Tim Maurice-Jones, and it was produced by Hilary Saltzman and Alexander Deighton.
Is The Ipcress File worth watching?
The Ipcress File holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 72 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action & adventure series.
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy action & adventure, drama, and war & politics, The Ipcress File is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ipcress File
In United States, you can stream The Ipcress File on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, and YouTube TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Ipcress File
Joe Cole
Harry Palmer
Lucy Boynton
Jean Courtney
Tom Hollander
Major William Dalby
Ashley Thomas
Paul Maddox
Paul Higgins
Minister
David Dencik
Colonel Stok
Joshua James
Chico
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
General Cathcart
Anastasia Hille
Alice
Brian Ferguson
Ian Randall
Matthew Steer
Professor Dawson
Nora-Jane Noone
Dr. Karen Newton
The Ipcress File — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ipcress File in United States?
The Ipcress File is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ in United States.
▸Is The Ipcress File on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — The Ipcress File is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Ipcress File in?
The Ipcress File is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Ipcress File are there?
The Ipcress File has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is The Ipcress File rated?
The Ipcress File is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 72 ratings.
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