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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
ProducersFriedrich Moser·Dave Lugo

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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 Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Good American on Netflix?

No, A Good American is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is A Good American on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Good American is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch A Good American for free?

A Good American is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.