The Spies (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1957, The Spies is a thriller and drama film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A doctor at a run-down psychiatric hospital is offered a large sum of money to shelter a new patient. Soon the place is full of suspicious and secretive characters, all apparently international secret agents trying to find out who and what the patient is.
Who’s in it. The Spies stars Curd Jürgens as Alex, Peter Ustinov as Michel Kiminsky, O.E. Hasse as Hugo Vogel and Sam Jaffe as Sam Cooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Spies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spies (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spies worth watching?
- The Spies holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Spies?
- The Spies stars Curd Jürgens, Peter Ustinov, O.E. Hasse, Sam Jaffe and Paul Carpenter.
- When was The Spies released?
- The Spies was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.