Official Secrets
2019, English. Directed by Gavin Hood.
Nothing is more dangerous than the truth.
The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.2/10 from 1,167 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Official Secrets
Official Secrets is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with AdsRent
Amazon VideoAvailability in India as of 2 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Gavin HoodDirector
- Keira KnightleyKatharine Gun
- Matt SmithMartin Bright
- Ralph FiennesBen Emmerson
- Adam BakriYasar Gun
- Matthew GoodePeter Beaumont
- Rhys IfansEd Vulliamy
- Indira VarmaShami Chakrabarti
- John HeffernanJames Welch
- Conleth HillRoger Alton
- Jack FarthingAndy Dumfries
- MyAnna BuringJasmine
- Peter GuinnessTinTin
Details
- Released
- 27 September 2019
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Switzerland
- Written by
- Gavin Hood, Gregory Bernstein, Sara Bernstein
- Box office
- $10M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Official Secrets is based on
Official Secrets is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Official Secrets
Snowden
2016 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Courier
2020 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Anonymous
2011 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Breach
2007 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Patriots Day
2016 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
JFK
1991 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
All the President's Men
1976 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Worth
2021 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Fifth Estate
2013 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Victoria & Abdul
2017 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Official Secrets: quick answers
Is Official Secrets worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 1,167 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Official Secrets?
Official Secrets runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Official Secrets have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Official Secrets. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Official Secrets parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Official Secrets is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Official Secrets on?
Official Secrets is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Official Secrets?
If you liked Official Secrets, try Snowden, The Courier, Anonymous.
Who directed Official Secrets?
Official Secrets (2019) was directed by Gavin Hood and stars Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Ralph Fiennes.
What is Official Secrets based on?
Official Secrets is based on a true story.