Agent of Influence (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2002, Agent of Influence is a thriller film directed by Michel Poulette, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. This story of espionage and counter-espionage is based on the novel by Ian Adams. Suspicious circumstances surrounded the mysterious death of a Canadian diplomat. At the height of The Cold War in October 1964, John Watkins, Canada's former ambassador to Moscow and a close friend of Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, is kidnapped and held in a hotel for questioning by the RCMP at the urging of the CIA. Several days into the interrogation he died. The official obituary claimed that he suffered a heart attack in the company of friends during a farewell supper celebrating his illustrious career.
Who’s in it. Agent of Influence stars Christopher Plummer as John Watkins, Marina Orsini as Diane Fletcher, Ted Whittall as Robert Madison and Shaun Johnston as David Present, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Agent of Influence has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Agent of Influence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Agent of Influence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Agent of Influence (2002)?
- In US, Agent of Influence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Agent of Influence worth watching?
- Agent of Influence holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Agent of Influence?
- Agent of Influence stars Christopher Plummer, Marina Orsini, Ted Whittall, Shaun Johnston and Kurtis Sanheim.
- When was Agent of Influence released?
- Agent of Influence was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.