Official Secrets (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, Official Secrets is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Gavin Hood, running about 112 minutes. “Nothing is more dangerous than the truth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.
Who’s in it. Official Secrets stars Keira Knightley as Katharine Gun, Matt Smith as Martin Bright, Ralph Fiennes as Ben Emmerson and Adam Bakri as Yasar Gun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Official Secrets has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Official Secrets page.
If you liked it. Fans of Official Secrets tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Official Secrets (2019)?
- In US, Official Secrets is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Official Secrets worth watching?
- Official Secrets holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Official Secrets?
- Official Secrets stars Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Adam Bakri and Matthew Goode.
- When was Official Secrets released?
- Official Secrets was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.