Movie

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

“Brace yourself for greatness.”

★ 7.1(334)19651h 52m

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Martin Ritt
Release date: 1965-12-16
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Salem Films Limited

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold — trailer

About The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is a 1965 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Martin Ritt, starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom and Oskar Werner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 334 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Spy Who Came In from the Cold in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

British agent Alec Leamas refuses to come in from the Cold War during the 1960s, choosing to face another mission, which may prove to be his final one.

Cast

Richard Burton

Alec Leamas

Claire Bloom

Nancy 'Nan' Perry

Oskar Werner

Fiedler

Sam Wanamaker

Peters

George Voskovec

Comrade Karden - Defense Attorney

Rupert Davies

George Smiley

Cyril Cusack

Control

Peter van Eyck

Hans-Dieter Mundt

Michael Hordern

Ashe

Robert Hardy

Dick Carlton

Bernard Lee

Patmore

Beatrix Lehmann

Tribunal President

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Spy Who Came In from the Cold in Canada?+

In Canada, The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold on Netflix?+

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?+

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?+

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold stars Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, Sam Wanamaker and George Voskovec.

When did The Spy Who Came In from the Cold come out?+

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is a 1965 movie directed by Martin Ritt.

What genre is The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?+

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Spy Who Came In from the Cold?+

The Spy Who Came In from the Cold was directed by Martin Ritt.