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The Courier

7.020201h 52mMMovieThrillerHistoryDrama

Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

DirectorDominic Cooke
WriterTom O'Connor
ProducersDominic Cooke·Ben Browning

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Cast · Directed by Dominic Cooke

BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Greville Wynne
MNMerab Ninidze
Merab Ninidze
Oleg Penkovsky
RBRachel Brosnahan
Rachel Brosnahan
Emily Donovan
JBJessie Buckley
Jessie Buckley
Sheila Wynne
AWAngus Wright
Angus Wright
Dickie Franks
KPKirill Pirogov
Kirill Pirogov
Gribanov
IŠIva Šindelková
Iva Šindelková
Embassy Assistant
VCVladimir Chuprikov
Vladimir Chuprikov
Nikita Khrushchev
FHFred Haig
Fred Haig
Lee
EP
Emma Penzina
Nina
MMMariya Mironova
Mariya Mironova
Vera
ALAnton Lesser
Anton Lesser
Bertrand

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The Courier — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Courier?

The Courier is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Courier on Netflix?

No, The Courier is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox.

Is The Courier on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Courier is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Courier for free?

The Courier is available on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Courier based on a true story?

Yes — The Courier is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).