Spies and Lies (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2010, Spies and Lies is a drama and history film directed by Simon Bennett, running about 90 minutes. “Based on the book: 'The Plot to Subvert Wartime New Zealand' by Hugh Price” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A true story. 1942. New Zealand is at war. Times are desperate. The Japanese invasion seems imminent. At this perilous moment, confidence trickster Syd Ross completes his sentence and is released from Waikeria Prison. He makes a phone call and finds himself in front of Prime Minister Fraser. Syd tells a tale of sabotage and assassination, of a Nazi plot to take over New Zealand.
Who’s in it. Spies and Lies stars Masanobu Katsumura as Ryoji Mizuhara, Antony Starr as Ross, John Sessions as Folkes and Kelson Henderson as Captain Steven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Spies and Lies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spies and Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spies and Lies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spies and Lies (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spies and Lies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spies and Lies worth watching?
- Spies and Lies holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spies and Lies?
- Spies and Lies stars Masanobu Katsumura, Antony Starr, John Sessions, Kelson Henderson and Eddie Campbell.
- When was Spies and Lies released?
- Spies and Lies was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.