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The Whistle Blower

1986Movie1 h 40 minPG

Thriller
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes91%48%

A slow-burning, gripping action movie about politics and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

A war veteran tries to investigate the murder of his son who was working as a Russian translator for the British intelligence service during the Cold War. He meets a web of deception and paranoia that seems impenetrable...

Feels like

  • Cold War Espionage
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Betrayal & Paranoia
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Intriguing Plot
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Strong Performances
  • Political Intrigue

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Simon Langton
Written by
John Hale, Julian Bond
Produced by
Geoffrey Reeve
Music by
John Scott

Everyone

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Facts

November 21, 1986 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
November 21, 1986
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Hypocrite, War Crime Subverts Heroism, No Celebrities Were Harmed

  • Hypocrite
  • War Crime Subverts Heroism
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Whistle Blower?"

Questions about The Whistle Blower

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Whistle Blower?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, The Whistle Blower streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Whistle Blower worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Is The Whistle Blower okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Whistle Blower?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.