Agent 38-24-36 (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1964, Agent 38-24-36 is a comedy and romance film directed by Édouard Molinaro, running about 110 minutes. “France’s biggest stars together in 1964’s funniest film!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A Russian spy is sent out to steal sensitive information from NATO about military mobilization. Without much intelligence of his own, the distrusted agent of Soviet intelligence needs all the help he can get from his "talented" partner Penelope Lightfeather as they scatter around the French countryside for secret rendez-vous' while trying to avoid being caught by counter intelligence agents and distrustful communist operatives.

Who’s in it. Agent 38-24-36 stars Brigitte Bardot as Penelope 'Penny' Lightfeather, Anthony Perkins as Harry Compton / Nicolas Sergueiovitch Maukouline, Grégoire Aslan as Bagda and Jean-Marc Tennberg as Inspector Cartwright, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Agent 38-24-36 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 Agent 38-24-36 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Agent 38-24-36 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Agent 38-24-36 (1964)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Agent 38-24-36 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Agent 38-24-36 worth watching?
Agent 38-24-36 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Agent 38-24-36?
Agent 38-24-36 stars Brigitte Bardot, Anthony Perkins, Grégoire Aslan, Jean-Marc Tennberg and Hans Verner.
When was Agent 38-24-36 released?
Agent 38-24-36 was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.