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Strip Search

6.2200456mRMovieDrama

Strip Search follows several parallel stories examining personal freedoms vs. national security in the aftermath of 9/11; two main subplots involve an American woman detained in China and an Arab man detained in New York City.

DirectorSidney Lumet
WriterTom Fontana
ProducersMark A. Baker·Irene Burns

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Cast · Directed by Sidney Lumet

Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Linda Sykes
Glenn Close
Glenn Close
Karen Moore
Dean Winters
Dean Winters
Ned McGrath
Ken Leung
Ken Leung
Liu Tsung-Yuan
Bruno Lastra
Bruno Lastra
Sharif Bin Said
Shing Ka
Shing Ka
Chinese Police
Austin Pendleton
Austin Pendleton
James Perley
Tom Guiry
Tom Guiry
Gerry Sykes
Fred Koheler
Fred Koheler
Jimmy Briggs
Jim Gaffigan
Jim Gaffigan
Reverend Craig Peterson
Peter Jacobson
Peter Jacobson
John Scanlon
Justin Bartha
Justin Bartha

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Strip Search — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Strip Search?

Strip Search is streaming on HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Strip Search on Netflix?

No, Strip Search is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Strip Search on Amazon Prime Video?

Strip Search 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 Strip Search for free?

Strip Search is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.