The Operative (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2001, The Operative is an action and thriller film directed by Robert Lee, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Caught behind the Iron Curtain at the close of the Cold War, CIA agent Alec Carville (Brian Bosworth) has spent 11 years held captive by the KGB in a mental institute. But he's finally offered a shot at freedom by an old nemesis -- if he steals a much-coveted formula for unlimited energy, a formula sought to ignite a global war. Now, he'll have to run his own covert mission to outmaneuver the enemy.
Who’s in it. The Operative stars Brian Bosworth as Alec/Grady, John Tench as Norvid, Rachel Hayward as Sonya and Jerry Wasserman as Urquhart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Operative has proved divisive with audiences.
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, 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, 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 Operative (2001)?
- 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Operative?
- The Operative stars Brian Bosworth, John Tench, Rachel Hayward, Jerry Wasserman and Teryl Rothery.
- When was The Operative released?
- The Operative was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.