Enigma (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1982, Enigma is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, running about 122 minutes. “He was a man without a country. A face they couldn't trace. A man without a chance. An enigma.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five highly-trained KGB agents are sent to the west to assassinate several Soviet dissidents. In order to stop the diabolical plot, an American agent must infiltrate Soviet intelligence and obtain information from a Russian computer.
Who’s in it. Enigma stars Martin Sheen as Alex Holbeck, Brigitte Fossey as Karen Reinhardt, Sam Neill as Dimitri Vasilikov and Derek Jacobi as Kurt Limmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Enigma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Enigma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Enigma tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Enigma (1982)?
- In US, Enigma is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Enigma worth watching?
- Enigma holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Enigma?
- Enigma stars Martin Sheen, Brigitte Fossey, Sam Neill, Derek Jacobi and Michael Lonsdale.
- When was Enigma released?
- Enigma was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.