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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
WritersDouglas Livingstone·Marty Ross

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

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 isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Impossible Spy on Netflix?

No, The Impossible Spy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is The Impossible Spy on Amazon Prime Video?

The Impossible Spy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Impossible Spy for free?

The Impossible Spy isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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).