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Where can I watch The Spy Who Came In from the Cold in the US?

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is free on Hoopla 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 The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

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TMDB19651h 52mDrama / Thriller

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

Name: The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1965-12-16
Duration: 112 min

Brace yourself for greatness.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 351 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Spy Who Came In from the Cold at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 52m

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

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 351 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Spy Who Came In from the Cold tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 52m.
It is free to watch on Hoopla in the US.
TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 351 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Spy Who Came In from the Cold for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Spy Who Came In from the Cold in the US?: The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is free on Hoopla 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 The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?: The Spy Who Came In from the Cold runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Spy Who Came In from the Cold in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.