Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy is a thriller film directed by Gerardo Herrero, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. An enigmatic international spy in the service of Russia and a Spanish agent of Moroccan origin working for Europol coincide in the Syrian city of Raqqa, an enclave of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS). Both, despite being on opposite sides, have a common goal, to locate the whereabouts of one of the main leaders of the Jihad, known as The Jordan, to facilitate his elimination and precipitate the fall of the organization. In an atmosphere of mutual distrust, both will have to evade dangers, from summary executions to women sold into slavery.

Who’s in it. Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy stars Álvaro Morte as Haibala, Mina El Hammani as Malika, Abdelatif Hwidar as El Mauritano and Fariba Sheikhan as Directora Jansa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Raqqa: Spy vs. Spy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.