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The Falcon and the Snowman

6.419852h 12mMMovieThrillerDramaCrime

The true story of a disillusioned military contractor employee and his drug pusher childhood friend who became walk-in spies for the Soviet Union.

DirectorJohn Schlesinger
WriterSteven Zaillian
ProducersJohn Schlesinger·Gabriel Katzka

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Schlesinger

THTimothy Hutton
Timothy Hutton
Christopher Boyce
SPSean Penn
Sean Penn
Daulton Lee
PHPat Hingle
Pat Hingle
Mr. Charlie Boyce
JPJoyce Van Patten
Joyce Van Patten
Mrs. Boyce
ACArt Camacho
Art Camacho
Boyce Child
RDRichard Dysart
Richard Dysart
Dr. Lee
PPPriscilla Pointer
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Lee
CMChris Makepeace
Chris Makepeace
David Lee
DHDorian Harewood
Dorian Harewood
Gene
MMMacon McCalman
Macon McCalman
Larry Rogers
JHJerry Hardin
Jerry Hardin
Tony Owens
NPNicholas Pryor
Nicholas Pryor
Eddie

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The Falcon and the Snowman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Falcon and the Snowman?

The Falcon and the Snowman isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Falcon and the Snowman on Netflix?

No, The Falcon and the Snowman is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Falcon and the Snowman on Amazon Prime Video?

The Falcon and the Snowman isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Falcon and the Snowman for free?

The Falcon and the Snowman isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Falcon and the Snowman based on a true story?

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