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The Third Man

7.919491h 45mNRMovieThrillerMystery

In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at…

DirectorCarol Reed
WriterGraham Greene
ProducersCarol Reed·Alexander Korda

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Cast · Directed by Carol Reed

Joseph Cotten
Joseph Cotten
Holly Martins
Alida Valli
Alida Valli
Anna Schmidt
Trevor Howard
Trevor Howard
Major Calloway
Orson Welles
Orson Welles
Harry Lime
Paul Hörbiger
Paul Hörbiger
Karl the Porter
Ernst Deutsch
Ernst Deutsch
'Baron' Kurtz
Erich Ponto
Erich Ponto
Dr. Winkel
Siegfried Breuer
Siegfried Breuer
Popescu
Hedwig Bleibtreu
Hedwig Bleibtreu
Anna's Landlady
Bernard Lee
Bernard Lee
Sergeant Paine
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Crabbin
Alexis Chesnakov
Alexis Chesnakov
Col. Brodsky the Russian Liaison Officer (uncredited)

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The Third Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Third Man?

The Third Man is streaming on IndieFlix, Cineverse and BFI Player in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Third Man on Netflix?

No, The Third Man is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on IndieFlix and Cineverse.

Is The Third Man on Amazon Prime Video?

The Third Man 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 The Third Man for free?

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