Operation Mincemeat (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2022, Operation Mincemeat is a drama, war and history film directed by John Madden, running about 128 minutes. “Deception. The greatest weapon in war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1943, two British intelligence officers concoct Operation Mincemeat, wherein their plan to drop a corpse with false papers off the coast of Spain would fool Nazi spies into believing the Allied forces were planning to attack by way of Greece rather than Sicily.
Who’s in it. Operation Mincemeat stars Colin Firth as Ewen Montagu, Matthew Macfadyen as Charles Cholmondeley, Johnny Flynn as Ian Fleming and Kelly Macdonald as Jean Leslie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Operation Mincemeat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Mincemeat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Mincemeat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Mincemeat (2022)?
- In US, Operation Mincemeat is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Operation Mincemeat worth watching?
- Operation Mincemeat holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Mincemeat?
- Operation Mincemeat stars Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Johnny Flynn, Kelly Macdonald and Penelope Wilton.
- When was Operation Mincemeat released?
- Operation Mincemeat was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.