The Debt (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2010, The Debt is a thriller and drama film directed by John Madden, running about 113 minutes. “Every secret comes with a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rachel Singer is a former Mossad agent who tried to capture a notorious Nazi war criminal – the Surgeon of Birkenau – in a secret Israeli mission that ended with his death on the streets of East Berlin. Now, 30 years later, a man claiming to be the doctor has surfaced, and Rachel must return to Eastern Europe to uncover the truth. Overwhelmed by haunting memories of her younger self and her two fellow agents, the still-celebrated heroine must relive the trauma of those events and confront the debt she has incurred.
Who’s in it. The Debt stars Helen Mirren as Rachel Singer, Tom Wilkinson as Stefan Gold, Sam Worthington as Young David Peretz and Ciarán Hinds as David Peretz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Debt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $45.6M at the box office.
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 The Debt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Debt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Debt (2010)?
- In US, The Debt 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 The Debt worth watching?
- The Debt holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Debt?
- The Debt stars Helen Mirren, Tom Wilkinson, Sam Worthington, Ciarán Hinds and Jessica Chastain.
- When was The Debt released?
- The Debt was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.