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The Tailor of Panama

“In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own.”

★ 6.0(546)20011h 49m

The Tailor of Panama is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Boorman
Release date: 2001-02-11
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $28,000,000
Budget: $21,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Ireland
Studio: Merlin Films

The Tailor of Panama — trailer

About The Tailor of Panama

The Tailor of Panama is a 2001 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by John Boorman, starring Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 546 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tailor of Panama in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A British spy is banished to Panama after having an affair with an ambassador's mistress. Once there he makes connection with a local tailor with a nefarious past and connections to all of the top political and gangster figures in Panama. The tailor also has a wife, who works for the Panamanian president and a huge debt. The mission is to learn what the President intends to do with the Canal.

Cast

Pierce Brosnan

Andy Osnard

Geoffrey Rush

Harry Pendel

Jamie Lee Curtis

Louisa Pendel

Leonor Varela

Marta

Brendan Gleeson

Mickie Abraxas

Harold Pinter

Uncle Benny

Catherine McCormack

Francesca Deane

Daniel Radcliffe

Mark Pendel

Lola Boorman

Sarah Pendel

David Hayman

Luxmore

Mark Margolis

Rafi Domingo

Martin Ferrero

Teddy

Themes & keywords

dancingpoliticsbirthdayspyfireworksmapold townbridgesecret agentpanamapresidentdebtswimmingpanama canalbridge of america

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tailor of Panama in United States?+

In United States, The Tailor of Panama is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Tailor of Panama on Netflix?+

The Tailor of Panama is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Tailor of Panama?+

The Tailor of Panama has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Tailor of Panama?+

The Tailor of Panama stars Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis, Leonor Varela and Brendan Gleeson.

When did The Tailor of Panama come out?+

The Tailor of Panama is a 2001 movie directed by John Boorman.

What genre is The Tailor of Panama?+

The Tailor of Panama is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Tailor of Panama?+

The Tailor of Panama was directed by John Boorman.