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Official Secrets

7.220191h 52mRMovieThrillerHistoryDrama

The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.

DirectorGavin Hood
WritersGavin Hood·Sara Bernstein
ProducersMark Gordon·Gavin Hood

Where to watch

NetflixNetflixPhiloPhiloAMC Plus Apple TV Channel AMC Plus Apple TV Channel AMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+AMC+YouTube TVYouTube TVSundance NowSundance NowKanopyKanopyThe Roku ChannelThe Roku Channel
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Cast · Directed by Gavin Hood

KKKeira Knightley
Keira Knightley
Katharine Gun
MSMatt Smith
Matt Smith
Martin Bright
RFRalph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes
Ben Emmerson
ABAdam Bakri
Adam Bakri
Yasar Gun
MGMatthew Goode
Matthew Goode
Peter Beaumont
RIRhys Ifans
Rhys Ifans
Ed Vulliamy
IVIndira Varma
Indira Varma
Shami Chakrabarti
JHJohn Heffernan
John Heffernan
James Welch
CHConleth Hill
Conleth Hill
Roger Alton
JFJack Farthing
Jack Farthing
Andy Dumfries
MBMyAnna Buring
MyAnna Buring
Jasmine
PGPeter Guinness
Peter Guinness
TinTin

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Official Secrets — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Official Secrets?

Official Secrets is streaming on Netflix, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Official Secrets on Netflix?

Yes — Official Secrets is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Official Secrets on Amazon Prime Video?

Official Secrets 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 Official Secrets for free?

Official Secrets is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Official Secrets based on a true story?

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