Smiley's People (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 1982, Smiley's People is a drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Called out of retirement to settle the affairs of a friend, Smiley finds his old organization, the Circus, so overwhelmed by political considerations that it doesn't want to know what happened. He begins to follow up the clues of his friends past days, discovering that the clues lead to a high person in the Russian Secret service, and a secret important enough to kill for.
Who’s in it. Smiley's People stars Alec Guinness as George Smiley, Eileen Atkins as Madame Ostrakova, Bill Paterson as Lauder Strickland and Bernard Hepton as Toby Esterhase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Smiley's People has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smiley's People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smiley's People tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smiley's People (1982)?
- In GB, Smiley's People is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smiley's People worth watching?
- Smiley's People holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Smiley's People?
- Smiley's People stars Alec Guinness, Eileen Atkins, Bill Paterson, Bernard Hepton and Anthony Bate.
- When was Smiley's People released?
- Smiley's People was released in 1982.