Our Man in Havana (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1960, Our Man in Havana is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Carol Reed, running about 111 minutes. “A murderously funny story, magnificently cast... marvelously made !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Expatriate Englishman Jim Wormold lives in pre-revolutionary Havana with his teenage daughter. Owning a poorly-performing business, he accepts an offer from the British Secret Service to recruit a network of agents in Cuba. Wormold hasn't got a clue where to start, so he decides to manufacture a list of agents and provide fictional tales for his masters in London, and is soon known as the best agent in the Western Hemisphere. However, it all unravels when the local police decode his cables and start rounding up his 'network' and he learns that he's the target of a group out to kill him.
Who’s in it. Our Man in Havana stars Alec Guinness as Jim Wormold, Burl Ives as Dr. Hasselbacher, Maureen O'Hara as Beatrice Severn and Ernie Kovacs as Capt. Segura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Our Man in Havana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Our Man in Havana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Man in Havana tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Man in Havana (1960)?
- In US, Our Man in Havana is available to 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 Our Man in Havana worth watching?
- Our Man in Havana holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Man in Havana?
- Our Man in Havana stars Alec Guinness, Burl Ives, Maureen O'Hara, Ernie Kovacs and Noël Coward.
- When was Our Man in Havana released?
- Our Man in Havana was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.