Movie

The Human Factor

“Every man in love is a potential traitor.”

★ 5.8(31)19791h 55m

The Human Factor is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Otto Preminger
Release date: 1979-12-18
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Box office: $376,050
Budget: $5,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Wheel Productions

The Human Factor — trailer

About The Human Factor

The Human Factor is a 1979 movie in the Thriller genre, directed by Otto Preminger, starring Nicol Williamson, Richard Attenborough and Derek Jacobi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Human Factor in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a leak of information in the African section of British Intelligence is discovered, a security man is brought in to investigate.

Cast

Nicol Williamson

Maurice Castle

Richard Attenborough

Colonel John Daintry

Derek Jacobi

Arthur Davis

John Gielgud

Brigadier Tomlinson

Iman

Sarah

Joop Doderer

Cornelius Muller

Robert Morley

Doctor Percival

Ann Todd

Castle's Mother

Anthony Woodruff

Dr Barker

Keith Marsh

Porter

Gary Forbes

Sam

Angela Thorne

Lady Mary Hargreaves

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookdouble agentinformation leakbritish intelligence

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Human Factor in Canada?+

In Canada, The Human Factor is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Human Factor on Netflix?+

The Human Factor is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Human Factor?+

The Human Factor has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Human Factor?+

The Human Factor stars Nicol Williamson, Richard Attenborough, Derek Jacobi, John Gielgud and Iman.

When did The Human Factor come out?+

The Human Factor is a 1979 movie directed by Otto Preminger.

What genre is The Human Factor?+

The Human Factor is Thriller film.

Who directed The Human Factor?+

The Human Factor was directed by Otto Preminger.