The Looking Glass War (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1970, The Looking Glass War is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Frank Pierson, running about 108 minutes. “"Why do we listen to them? Why do we fight their wars for them?"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a Polish sailor jumps ship in Britain, a couple of local intelligence operatives keep him under surveillance. Soon, he’s recruited to infiltrate a missile installation outside of East Berlin and bring back photos of the new rockets.
Who’s in it. The Looking Glass War stars Christopher Jones as Leiser, Pia Degermark as The Girl, Ralph Richardson as LeClerc and Anthony Hopkins as John Avery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Looking Glass War has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Looking Glass War page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Looking Glass War tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Looking Glass War (1970)?
- In GB, The Looking Glass War is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Looking Glass War worth watching?
- The Looking Glass War holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Looking Glass War?
- The Looking Glass War stars Christopher Jones, Pia Degermark, Ralph Richardson, Anthony Hopkins and Paul Rogers.
- When was The Looking Glass War released?
- The Looking Glass War was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.