The Tailor of Panama (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, The Tailor of Panama is a thriller and drama film directed by John Boorman, running about 109 minutes. “In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British spy is banished to Panama after having an affair with an ambassador's mistress. Once there he makes connection with a local tailor with a nefarious past and connections to all of the top political and gangster figures in Panama. The tailor also has a wife, who works for the Panamanian president and a huge debt. The mission is to learn what the President intends to do with the Canal.
Who’s in it. The Tailor of Panama stars Pierce Brosnan as Andy Osnard, Geoffrey Rush as Harry Pendel, Jamie Lee Curtis as Louisa Pendel and Leonor Varela as Marta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Tailor of Panama has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $28M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tailor of Panama page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tailor of Panama tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tailor of Panama (2001)?
- In US, The Tailor of Panama is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tailor of Panama worth watching?
- The Tailor of Panama holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tailor of Panama?
- The Tailor of Panama stars Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis, Leonor Varela and Brendan Gleeson.
- When was The Tailor of Panama released?
- The Tailor of Panama was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.