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Strip Search

6.2200456mRMovieDrama

Strip Search follows several parallel stories examining personal freedoms vs. national security in the aftermath of 9/11; two main subplots involve an American woman detained in China and an Arab man detained in New York City.

DirectorSidney Lumet
WriterTom Fontana
ProducersTom Fontana·Irene Burns

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Cast · Directed by Sidney Lumet

MGMaggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Linda Sykes
GCGlenn Close
Glenn Close
Karen Moore
DWDean Winters
Dean Winters
Ned McGrath
KLKen Leung
Ken Leung
Liu Tsung-Yuan
BLBruno Lastra
Bruno Lastra
Sharif Bin Said
SKShing Ka
Shing Ka
Chinese Police
APAustin Pendleton
Austin Pendleton
James Perley
TGTom Guiry
Tom Guiry
Gerry Sykes
FK
Fred Koheler
Jimmy Briggs
JGJim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan
Reverend Craig Peterson
PJPeter Jacobson
Peter Jacobson
John Scanlon
JBJustin Bartha
Justin Bartha

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Strip Search — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Strip Search?

Strip Search is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Strip Search on Netflix?

No, Strip Search is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Strip Search on Amazon Prime Video?

Strip Search isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Strip Search for free?

Strip Search is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.