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The Ipcress File

7.120221 seasonNRTV SeriesAction & AdventureDramaWar & Politics

As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.

WriterJohn Hodge
ProducersWill Clarke·Alexander Deighton

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Mar 6, 2022 6.7
E2
Episode 2
Mar 13, 2022 8.7
E3
Episode 3
Mar 20, 2022 8.3
E4
Episode 4
Mar 27, 2022 8.3
E5
Episode 5
Apr 3, 2022 7.0
E6
Episode 6
Apr 10, 2022 8.3

Cast

JCJoe Cole
Joe Cole
Harry Palmer
LBLucy Boynton
Lucy Boynton
Jean Courtney
THTom Hollander
Tom Hollander
Major William Dalby
ATAshley Thomas
Ashley Thomas
Paul Maddox
PHPaul Higgins
Paul Higgins
Minister
DDDavid Dencik
David Dencik
Colonel Stok
JJJoshua James
Joshua James
Chico
TVTom Vaughan-Lawlor
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
General Cathcart
AHAnastasia Hille
Anastasia Hille
Alice
BFBrian Ferguson
Brian Ferguson
Ian Randall
MSMatthew Steer
Matthew Steer
Professor Dawson
NNNora-Jane Noone
Nora-Jane Noone
Dr. Karen Newton

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The Ipcress File — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ipcress File?

The Ipcress File isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Ipcress File on Netflix?

No, The Ipcress File is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Ipcress File on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Ipcress File isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Ipcress File for free?

The Ipcress File isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in The Ipcress File?

The Ipcress File has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of The Ipcress File out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Ipcress File are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Ipcress File?

No — The Ipcress File ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.