Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
2011, English. Directed by Tomas Alfredson.
How do you find an enemy who is hidden right before your eyes?
George Smiley, the aging master spy of the Cold War and once heir apparent to Control, is brought back out of retirement to flush out a top level mole within the Circus. Smiley must travel back through his life and murky workings of the Circus to unravel the net spun by his nemesis Karla 'The Sandman' of the KGB and reveal the identity of the mole before he disappears.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 3,061 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Tomas AlfredsonDirector
- Gary OldmanGeorge Smiley
- Colin FirthBill Haydon
- Tom HardyRicki Tarr
- John HurtControl
- Toby JonesPercy Alleline
- Mark StrongJim Prideaux
- Benedict CumberbatchPeter Guillam
- Ciarán HindsRoy Bland
- David DencikToby Esterhase
- Kathy BurkeConnie Sachs
- Stephen GrahamJerry Westerby
- Simon McBurneyOliver Lacon
Details
- Released
- 30 December 2011
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, France
- Written by
- Peter Straughan, Bridget O'Connor
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $82M
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What Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is based on
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is based on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1974) by John le Carré.
1974
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
By John le Carré
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: quick answers
Is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 3,061 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?
If you liked Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, try Page Eight, The Deadly Affair, Triage.
Who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) was directed by Tomas Alfredson and stars Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy.
What is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy based on?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is based on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1974) by John le Carré.