The Secret Adversary (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1983, The Secret Adversary is a comedy, mystery and tv movie film directed by Tony Wharmby, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. After a chance meeting and an indiscreet conversation, childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Tuppence Cowley become involved in a convoluted intrigue led by a mysterious man known simply as Mr. Brown.
Who’s in it. The Secret Adversary stars Francesca Annis as Tuppence, James Warwick as Tommy, Gavan O'Herlihy as Julius P. Hersheimmer and Alec McCowen as Sir James Peel Edgerton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Secret Adversary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Secret Adversary page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Adversary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Secret Adversary (1983)?
- In US, The Secret Adversary is available to stream on Hulu, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Secret Adversary worth watching?
- The Secret Adversary holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Secret Adversary?
- The Secret Adversary stars Francesca Annis, James Warwick, Gavan O'Herlihy, Alec McCowen and Honor Blackman.
- When was The Secret Adversary released?
- The Secret Adversary was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.