Secret Agent (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1936, Secret Agent is a thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 86 minutes. “Dead Women Tell No Tales Was The Motto of This Charming Lady Killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After three British agents are assigned to assassinate a mysterious German spy during World War I, two of them become ambivalent when their duty to the mission conflicts with their consciences.
Who’s in it. Secret Agent stars Madeleine Carroll as Elsa Carrington, Peter Lorre as The General, John Gielgud as Richard Ashenden / Edgar Brodie and Robert Young as Robert Marvin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Secret Agent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FilmBox+ and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Agent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret Agent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret Agent (1936)?
- In US, Secret Agent is available to stream on FilmBox+ and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secret Agent worth watching?
- Secret Agent holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secret Agent?
- Secret Agent stars Madeleine Carroll, Peter Lorre, John Gielgud, Robert Young and Percy Marmont.
- When was Secret Agent released?
- Secret Agent was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.