Secret Agent (1936)
Overview
During World War I, a novelist declared dead is recruited by British intelligence and sent to Switzerland under a new identity to assassinate a German spy. Teamed with a fellow agent posing as his wife and an eccentric assassin known as “the General,” the trio close in on their target — until two of them grow ambivalent when their duty to the mission clashes with their consciences.
Where to watch Secret Agent
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Artiflix | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| United Kingdom | ITVX, Artiflix | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Canada | Artiflix | — | — |
| Australia | Artiflix | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Ireland | Artiflix | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | Artiflix | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | Artiflix | — | — |
| South Africa | Artiflix | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | Artiflix | — | — |
| Germany | Artiflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Secret Agent in 116 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Secret Agent about?
During World War I, a novelist declared dead is recruited by British intelligence and sent to Switzerland under a new identity to assassinate a German spy. Teamed with a fellow agent posing as his wife and an eccentric assassin known as “the General,” the trio close in on their target — until two of them grow ambivalent when their duty to the mission clashes with their consciences. Secret Agent is a Thriller, Mystery, Romance movie, released on 1936-05-11, runtime 86 minutes.
Is Secret Agent worth watching?
TMDB users rate Secret Agent 6.1 out of 10 from 177 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Secret Agent?
In the United States, Secret Agent streams on Artiflix and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
Cast
- Madeleine Carroll as Elsa Carrington
- John Gielgud as Richard Ashenden / Edgar Brodie
- Peter Lorre as The General
- Robert Young as Robert Marvin
- Percy Marmont as Caypor
- Florence Kahn as Mrs. Caypor
- Charles Carson as "R"
- Lilli Palmer as Lilli
- Denys Blakelock as Man (uncredited)
- Sebastian Cabot as Man (uncredited)
- Tom Helmore as Colonel Anderson (uncredited)
- Andreas Malandrinos as Manager (uncredited)
More like this
Sources
Details and the 6.1/10 rating from Secret Agent on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.