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The Operative

4.720011h 38mMovieActionThriller

As if eleven years in the toughest prison in a Soviet labor camp weren't enough, ex-CIA agent Alec Carville is forced to commit a crime after returning to his hometown of Boston by the Russian mafia, which has incriminating material…

DirectorRobert Lee
WriterPaul A. Birkett

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Cast · Directed by Robert Lee

BBBrian Bosworth
Brian Bosworth
Alec/Grady
JTJohn Tench
John Tench
Norvid
RHRachel Hayward
Rachel Hayward
Sonya
JWJerry Wasserman
Jerry Wasserman
Urquhart
TRTeryl Rothery
Teryl Rothery
Vicky
JC
Jenny Clark
Sharon
TKTaras Kostyuk
Taras Kostyuk
Iashin
JLJohn B. Lowe
John B. Lowe
Delaney
CSChristopher Shyer
Christopher Shyer
Albright
BD
Bob Dawson
Basil

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The Operative — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Operative?

The Operative is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Operative on Netflix?

No, The Operative is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

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Yes — The Operative is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Operative for free?

The Operative is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.