The Courier
2020, English. Directed by Dominic Cooke.
Based on the incredible true story of a businessman turned spy.
Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 1,448 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Courier
The Courier is streaming on Zee5 and Bookmyshow in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dominic CookeDirector
- Benedict CumberbatchGreville Wynne
- Merab NinidzeOleg Penkovsky
- Rachel BrosnahanEmily Donovan
- Jessie BuckleySheila Wynne
- Angus WrightDickie Franks
- Kirill PirogovGribanov
- Iva ŠindelkováEmbassy Assistant
- Vladimir ChuprikovNikita Khrushchev
- Fred HaigLee
- Emma PenzinaNina
- Mariya MironovaVera
- Anton LesserBertrand
Details
- Released
- 24 January 2020
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Tom O'Connor
- Box office
- $26M
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What The Courier is based on
The Courier is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Courier: quick answers
Is The Courier worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,448 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Courier?
The Courier runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Courier have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Courier. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Courier parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Courier is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Courier on?
The Courier is streaming on Zee5 and Bookmyshow in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Courier?
If you liked The Courier, try Breach, Snowden, Patriots Day.
Who directed The Courier?
The Courier (2020) was directed by Dominic Cooke and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan.
What is The Courier based on?
The Courier is based on a true story.