The Courier (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, The Courier is an action, thriller, drama and history film directed by Dominic Cooke, running about 112 minutes. “Based on the incredible true story of a businessman turned spy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Who’s in it. The Courier stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Greville Wynne, Merab Ninidze as Oleg Penkovsky, Rachel Brosnahan as Emily Donovan and Jessie Buckley as Sheila Wynne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Courier has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $26M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV 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 Courier page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Courier 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 Courier (2020)?
- In US, The Courier is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, 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 Courier worth watching?
- The Courier holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Courier?
- The Courier stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan, Jessie Buckley and Angus Wright.
- When was The Courier released?
- The Courier was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.