The Jigsaw Man (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1984, The Jigsaw Man is a thriller film directed by Terence Young, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Philip Kimberly, the former head of the British Secret Service who defected to Russia, is given plastic surgery and sent back to Britain by the KGB to retrieve some vital documents. With the documents in hand, he instead plays off MI6 and the KGB against each other.
Who’s in it. The Jigsaw Man stars Michael Caine as Philip Kimberley / Sergei Kuzminsky, Laurence Olivier as Adm. Sir Gerald Scaith, Susan George as Penelope Kimberley / Annabelle Kimberley and Robert Powell as Jamie Fraser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Jigsaw Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jigsaw Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jigsaw Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jigsaw Man (1984)?
- In US, The Jigsaw Man is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Jigsaw Man worth watching?
- The Jigsaw Man holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jigsaw Man?
- The Jigsaw Man stars Michael Caine, Laurence Olivier, Susan George, Robert Powell and Charles Gray.
- When was The Jigsaw Man released?
- The Jigsaw Man was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.