The Sympathizer (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 2024, The Sympathizer is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.
Who’s in it. The Sympathizer stars Hoa Xuande as The Captain, Robert Downey Jr. as Claude / Professor Hammer / Ned Godwin / Niko Damianos / Priest, Toan Le as The General and Fred Nguyen Khan as Bon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Sympathizer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sympathizer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sympathizer tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sympathizer (2024)?
- In US, The Sympathizer is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, 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 Sympathizer worth watching?
- The Sympathizer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sympathizer?
- The Sympathizer stars Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Toan Le, Fred Nguyen Khan and Duy Nguyen.
- When was The Sympathizer released?
- The Sympathizer was released in 2024.