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The Operative

2019·Movie
2h 0min
IMDb5.8Metacritic476.0Rotten Tomatoes41%36%

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The Operative fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Every secret has a price.

A young Western woman is recruited by the Mossad to go undercover in Tehran where she becomes entangled in a complex triangle with her handler and her subject.
Spy ThrillerPolitical IntrigueUndercover OperationMoral AmbiguityCharacter-DrivenPsychological TensionMiddle EastMossadFemale Protagonist

Crew

Directed by:
Adi Kutner, Yuval Adler, Maya Markova
Written by:
Yuval Adler, Yiftach R. Atir
Produced by:
Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Michel Merkt
Composed by:
Greg Crawford, Christoph Oertel, Caspar Sachsse

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Operative

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Where can I stream The Operative legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaTubi TVYOW.tv

The Operative is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. 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 The Operative worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Operative rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong language

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Operative?

2 h 0 min

The Operative runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Operative?

Critics44
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 44 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see The Operative much the same way.

What language is The Operative in?

EnglishHebrewPersian

It was made in English, with some Hebrew, Persian. Produced in Germany, Israel, France, Switzerland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Operative?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Operative in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.