The Codebreaker (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, The Codebreaker is a history and documentary film directed by Chana Gazit, running about 60 minutes. “Wife. Mother. Secret American Hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Discover the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst who helped bring down gangsters and break up a Nazi spy ring in South America. Her work helped lay the foundation for modern codebreaking today.
Who’s in it. The Codebreaker stars Kate Burton as narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Codebreaker has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Codebreaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Codebreaker tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Codebreaker (2021)?
- In US, The Codebreaker is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Codebreaker worth watching?
- The Codebreaker holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Codebreaker?
- The Codebreaker stars Kate Burton.
- When was The Codebreaker released?
- The Codebreaker was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.