The Operative (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2019, The Operative is a thriller and drama film directed by Yuval Adler, running about 120 minutes. “Every secret has a price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Western woman is recruited by the Mossad to go undercover in Tehran where she becomes entangled in a complex triangle with her handler and her subject.
Who’s in it. The Operative stars Diane Kruger as Rachel, Martin Freeman as Thomas, Cas Anvar as Farhad and Werner Daehn as Röska, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Operative has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Operative page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Operative tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Operative (2019)?
- In US, The Operative is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Operative worth watching?
- The Operative holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Operative?
- The Operative stars Diane Kruger, Martin Freeman, Cas Anvar, Werner Daehn and Liron Levo.
- When was The Operative released?
- The Operative was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.