The Tailor of Panama
2001, English. Directed by John Boorman.
In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own.
A British spy is banished to Panama after having an affair with an ambassador's mistress. Once there he makes connection with a local tailor with a nefarious past and connections to all of the top political and gangster figures in Panama. The tailor also has a wife, who works for the Panamanian president and a huge debt. The mission is to learn what the President intends to do with the Canal.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 582 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Tailor of Panama
The Tailor of Panama is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- John BoormanDirector
- Pierce BrosnanAndy Osnard
- Geoffrey RushHarry Pendel
- Jamie Lee CurtisLouisa Pendel
- Leonor VarelaMarta
- Brendan GleesonMickie Abraxas
- Harold PinterUncle Benny
- Catherine McCormackFrancesca Deane
- Daniel RadcliffeMark Pendel
- Lola BoormanSarah Pendel
- David HaymanLuxmore
- Mark MargolisRafi Domingo
- Martin FerreroTeddy
Details
- Released
- 11 February 2001
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Written by
- John Boorman, Andrew Davies, John le Carré
- Budget
- $21M
- Box office
- $28M
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The Tailor of Panama: quick answers
Is The Tailor of Panama worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 582 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Tailor of Panama have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tailor of Panama. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tailor of Panama parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tailor of Panama is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tailor of Panama on?
The Tailor of Panama is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tailor of Panama?
If you liked The Tailor of Panama, try Sniper, Spartan, Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden.
Who directed The Tailor of Panama?
The Tailor of Panama (2001) was directed by John Boorman and stars Pierce Brosnan, Geoffrey Rush, Jamie Lee Curtis.