Is Official Secrets scary?

MyCinema has not rated Official Secrets for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, history, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Official Secrets in the US?

Official Secrets streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Official Secrets?

Official Secrets runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Is Official Secrets suitable for kids?

Official Secrets is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20191h 52mThriller / History / Drama

Official Secrets

Name: Official Secrets
Genre: Thriller, History, Drama
Released: 2019-08-30
Duration: 112 min

Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.

The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,163 votes

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Availability in the US

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Official Secrets at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 52m

At 1h 52m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · History · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, history, and drama.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 4 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,163 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Official Secrets tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 52m.
It is included with Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 1,163 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Official Secrets

Is Official Secrets scary?: MyCinema has not rated Official Secrets for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, history, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Official Secrets in the US?: Official Secrets streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex, and 1 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Official Secrets?: Official Secrets runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Is Official Secrets suitable for kids?: Official Secrets is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.