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The Pigeon Tunnel

6.720231h 32m14AMovieDocumentary

Academy Award winner Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of David Cornwell, the former spy known to the literary world as John le Carré.

DirectorErrol Morris
WriterErrol Morris
ProducersErrol Morris·Dominic Crossley-Holland

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Cast · Directed by Errol Morris

JCJohn le Carré
John le Carré
Self
JD
Jake Dove
Teenage David Cornwell
CHCharlotte Hamblin
Charlotte Hamblin
Olive Cornwell
GCGarry Cooper
Garry Cooper
Ronnie Cornwell
SHSimon Harrison
Simon Harrison
Kim Philby
DRDouglas Rankine
Douglas Rankine
Rudolf Hess
DD
Dominik Dervaics
Tony Cornwell
MN
Mike Noble
Adult David Cornwell

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The Pigeon Tunnel — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Pigeon Tunnel?

The Pigeon Tunnel is streaming on Apple TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Pigeon Tunnel on Netflix?

No, The Pigeon Tunnel is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Apple TV.

Is The Pigeon Tunnel on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Pigeon Tunnel isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Apple TV instead.

Where can I watch The Pigeon Tunnel for free?

The Pigeon Tunnel is available on Apple TV in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Pigeon Tunnel based on a true story?

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