The Whistle Blower (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1986, The Whistle Blower is an action and thriller film directed by Simon Langton, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A war veteran tries to investigate the murder of his son who was working as a Russian translator for the British intelligence service during the Cold War. He meets a web of deception and paranoia that seems impenetrable...
Who’s in it. The Whistle Blower stars Michael Caine as Frank Jones, James Fox as Lord, Nigel Havers as Robert "Bob" Jones and John Gielgud as Sir Adrian Chappie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Whistle Blower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Whistle Blower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Whistle Blower 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 The Whistle Blower (1986)?
- In US, The Whistle Blower is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Whistle Blower worth watching?
- The Whistle Blower holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Whistle Blower?
- The Whistle Blower stars Michael Caine, James Fox, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud and Felicity Dean.
- When was The Whistle Blower released?
- The Whistle Blower was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.