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The Ipcress File

6.819651h 49mMovieThriller

Sly and dry intelligence agent Harry Palmer is tasked with investigating British Intelligence security, and is soon enmeshed in a world of double-dealing, kidnap and murder when he finds a traitor operating at the heart of the secret service.

DirectorSidney J. Furie
WritersW.H. Canaway·James Doran
ProducersHarry Saltzman·Charles D. Kasher

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Cast · Directed by Sidney J. Furie

MCMichael Caine
Michael Caine
Harry Palmer
NGNigel Green
Nigel Green
Major Dalby
GDGuy Doleman
Guy Doleman
Colonel H.L. Ross
SLSue Lloyd
Sue Lloyd
Jean Courtney
GJGordon Jackson
Gordon Jackson
Jock Carswell
ARAubrey Richards
Aubrey Richards
Dr. Radcliffe
FGFrank Gatliff
Frank Gatliff
Bluejay
TBThomas Baptiste
Thomas Baptiste
Barney
OMOliver MacGreevy
Oliver MacGreevy
Housemartin
FBFreda Bamford
Freda Bamford
Alice
PW
Pauline Winter
Charlady
AB
Anthony Blackshaw
Edwards

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The Ipcress File — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ipcress File?

The Ipcress File isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Ipcress File on Netflix?

No, The Ipcress File is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Ipcress File on Amazon Prime Video?

The Ipcress File 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 Ipcress File for free?

The Ipcress File isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to The Ipcress File?

Yes — The Ipcress File is followed by Funeral in Berlin (1966) in the Harry Palmer Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Ipcress File?

The Ipcress File is the first film in the Harry Palmer Collection.

Is The Ipcress File part of a trilogy?

No — The Ipcress File is part of the Harry Palmer Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Harry Palmer Collection?

There are 5 films in the Harry Palmer Collection: The Ipcress File (1965), Funeral in Berlin (1966), Billion Dollar Brain (1967), Bullet to Beijing (1995) and Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996).