The Spy

2019·Movie
1h 50min
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–50%

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The Spy fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, politics, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Based on the incredible and true story of Sonja Wigert

Sonja Wigert, Scandinavia's most acclaimed female movie star, enlists as a spy for Swedish intelligence but ends up becoming entangled with the German Reichskommissar Terboven.
World War II Spy ThrillerBiographical EspionageScandinavian CinemaPolitical IntrigueTense AtmosphereComplex CharactersHistorical DramaFemale LeadMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Jens Jonsson, Madeleine Fant
Written by:
Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Jan Trygve Røyneland, Iselin Theien
Produced by:
Geneviève Lemal, Suse Marquardt, Håkon Øverås
Composed by:
David Gérain, Maxime Cordon, Benoît Biral

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Spy

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Where can I stream The Spy legally?

PrimeKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

The Spy 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 Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Spy worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Spy rated?

Sexual contentViolence

Content advisories: sexual content and violence.

How long is The Spy?

1 h 50 min

The Spy runs 1 h 50 min.

Is The Spy based on a true story?

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

What language is The Spy in?

NorwegianEnglishSwedishGerman

It was made in Norwegian, with some English, Swedish, German. Produced in Belgium, Norway, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch The Spy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Spy in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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