The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1965, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a thriller and drama film directed by Martin Ritt, running about 112 minutes. “Brace yourself for greatness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. British agent Alec Leamas refuses to come in from the Cold War during the 1960s, choosing to face another mission, which may prove to be his final one.
Who’s in it. The Spy Who Came in from the Cold stars Richard Burton as Alec Leamas, Claire Bloom as Nan Perry, Oskar Werner as Fiedler and Sam Wanamaker as Peters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold has been warmly received by audiences.
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 The Spy Who Came in from the Cold page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spy Who Came in from the Cold tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965)?
- In US, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is available to 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 Spy Who Came in from the Cold worth watching?
- The Spy Who Came in from the Cold holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold?
- The Spy Who Came in from the Cold stars Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, Sam Wanamaker and George Voskovec.
- When was The Spy Who Came in from the Cold released?
- The Spy Who Came in from the Cold was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.