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The Impossible Spy

5.919871h 36mMovieDramaThriller

This is the true story of an Israeli civilian who was recruited into Israel's Secret Intelligence Agency to become a spy in Damascus, where he spent years infiltrating the Syrian political establishment. Israel's national hero, Eli Cohen,…

DirectorJim Goddard
WritersMarty Ross·Douglas Livingstone

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Cast · Directed by Jim Goddard

JSJohn Shea
John Shea
Eli Cohen
EWEli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Yacov
SGSasson Gabai
Sasson Gabai
General Haled
MBMichal Bat-Adam
Michal Bat-Adam
Nadia Cohen
RD
Rami Danon
Amram
CJChaim Jeraffi
Chaim Jeraffi
Salloum
AB
Anat Barzilai
Galela
YK
Yossi Kenan
Nassim
JM
Judith Milo
Madame Massim
VK
Victor Kamar
Major Massim
FS
Fahami Shishtawi
Syrian Border Captain
SS
Shlomo Sadan
Syrian Colonel

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The Impossible Spy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Impossible Spy?

The Impossible Spy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Impossible Spy on Netflix?

No, The Impossible Spy is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is The Impossible Spy on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Impossible Spy is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Impossible Spy for free?

The Impossible Spy is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is The Impossible Spy based on a true story?

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