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A Good American

7.120151h 40mMovieDocumentary

A Good American tells the story of the best code-breaker the USA ever had and how he and a small team within NSA created a surveillance tool that could pick up any electronic signal on earth, filter it for targets and render results in…

DirectorFriedrich Moser
WriterFriedrich Moser
ProducersPeter Janecek·Friedrich Moser

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HooplaHooplaPlexPlex
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Friedrich Moser

WB
William Binney
Self
TDThomas Drake
Thomas Drake
Self
EL
Edward Loomis
Self
JR
Jesselyn Radack
Self
DR
Diane Roark
Self
TS
Tim Shorrock
Self
KW
Kirk Wiebe
Self

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A Good American — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Good American?

A Good American is streaming on Hoopla and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Good American on Netflix?

No, A Good American is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Plex.

Is A Good American on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Good American isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Plex instead.

Where can I watch A Good American for free?

A Good American is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Plex in Canada.