The Catcher Was a Spy
2018, English. Directed by Ben Lewin.
Based on the true story of Moe Berg
Former major league baseball player Moe Berg lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services in World War II Europe.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 331 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Catcher Was a Spy
The Catcher Was a Spy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ben LewinDirector
- Paul RuddMoe Berg
- Mark StrongWerner Heisenberg
- Sienna MillerEstella Huni
- Connie NielsenKoranda
- Shea WhighamJoe Cronin
- Hiroyuki SanadaKawabata
- Tom WilkinsonPaul Scherrer
- William HopeJohn Kleran
- Giancarlo GianniniProfessor Eduardo Amaldi
- Pierfrancesco FavinoMartinuzzi
- Anna GeislerováRathe
- Agnese NanoMrs. Amaldi
Details
- Released
- 22 June 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Rodat
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $954K
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What The Catcher Was a Spy is based on
The Catcher Was a Spy is based on The Catcher Was a Spy, a 1994 novel by Nicholas Dawidoff.
Novel · 1994
The Catcher Was a Spy
By Nicholas Dawidoff
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The Catcher Was a Spy: quick answers
Is The Catcher Was a Spy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 331 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Catcher Was a Spy?
The Catcher Was a Spy runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Catcher Was a Spy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Catcher Was a Spy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Catcher Was a Spy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Catcher Was a Spy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Catcher Was a Spy on?
The Catcher Was a Spy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Catcher Was a Spy?
If you liked The Catcher Was a Spy, try The Angel, The Partisan, The Pentagon Papers.
Who directed The Catcher Was a Spy?
The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) was directed by Ben Lewin and stars Paul Rudd, Mark Strong, Sienna Miller.
What is The Catcher Was a Spy based on?
The Catcher Was a Spy is based on The Catcher Was a Spy, a 1994 novel by Nicholas Dawidoff.