The Catcher Was a Spy (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, The Catcher Was a Spy is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Ben Lewin, running about 94 minutes. “Based on the true story of Moe Berg” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former major league baseball player Moe Berg lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services in World War II Europe.
Who’s in it. The Catcher Was a Spy stars Paul Rudd as Moe Berg, Mark Strong as Werner Heisenberg, Sienna Miller as Estella Huni and Guy Pearce as Robert Furman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Catcher Was a Spy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and 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 Catcher Was a Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Catcher Was a Spy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Catcher Was a Spy (2018)?
- In US, The Catcher Was a Spy is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Catcher Was a Spy worth watching?
- The Catcher Was a Spy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Catcher Was a Spy?
- The Catcher Was a Spy stars Paul Rudd, Mark Strong, Sienna Miller, Guy Pearce and Connie Nielsen.
- When was The Catcher Was a Spy released?
- The Catcher Was a Spy was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.