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Official Secrets

2019·Movie
1h 52min·R
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic637.3Rotten Tomatoes82%84%
IMDb7.3Metacritic637.3Rotten Tomatoes82%84%

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Politics, history, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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.
Political ThrillerWhistleblower DramaTrue StoryIraq War ContextGovernment ConspiracyEthical DilemmasInvestigative JournalismTense & GrippingCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Gavin Hood, Toni Staples, Sarah MacFarlane
Written by:
Gavin Hood, Gregory Bernstein, Sara Bernstein
Produced by:
Gavin Hood, Mark Gordon, Kate Dowd
Composed by:
Jason Charbonneau, Craig Mann, Craig Mann

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Official Secrets

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Where can I stream Official Secrets legally?

NetflixPhiloAMC+The RokuThe CWKanopySundance NowPlex

Official Secrets is included with a subscription to Netflix, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Official Secrets worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Official Secrets rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Official Secrets?

1 h 52 min

Official Secrets runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Official Secrets based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Official Secrets?

Critics73
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Official Secrets much the same way.

What language is Official Secrets in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Switzerland.

In how many countries can I watch Official Secrets?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Official Secrets in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Official Secrets use?

Adaptation Dye-JobAdaptation Name ChangeAmoral AttorneyBlackmailBunny-Ears LawyerCitizenship MarriageTo Be Lawful or GoodObvious Rule PatchOppressive Immigration EnforcementOmnidisciplinary LawyerStock FootageMorton's Forkand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Official Secrets, including Adaptation Dye-Job, Adaptation Name Change, Amoral Attorney.