A Call to Spy (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, A Call to Spy is a thriller, drama, crime and war film directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher, running about 124 minutes. “Ordinary women. Extraordinary heroes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Vera Atkins, a crafty spy recruiter, and two of the first women she selects for Churchill's "secret army": Virginia Hall, a daring American undaunted by a disability and Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist. These civilian women form an unlikely sisterhood while entangled in dangerous missions to turn the tide of the war.
Who’s in it. A Call to Spy stars Stana Katic as Vera Atkins, Radhika Apte as Noor Inayat Khan, Sarah Megan Thomas as Virginia Hall and Linus Roache as Maurice Buckmaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, A Call to Spy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Call to Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Call to Spy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Call to Spy (2020)?
- In US, A Call to Spy is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Call to Spy worth watching?
- A Call to Spy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Call to Spy?
- A Call to Spy stars Stana Katic, Radhika Apte, Sarah Megan Thomas, Linus Roache and Rossif Sutherland.
- When was A Call to Spy released?
- A Call to Spy was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.