A Call to Spy
2020, English. Directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher.
Ordinary women. Extraordinary heroes.
The story of Vera Atkins, a crafty spy recruiter, and two of the first women she selects for Churchill's "secret army": Virginia Hall, a daring American undaunted by a disability and Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist. These civilian women form an unlikely sisterhood while entangled in dangerous missions to turn the tide of the war.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 219 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Call to Spy
A Call to Spy is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lydia Dean PilcherDirector
- Sarah Megan ThomasVirginia Hall
- Stana KaticVera Atkins
- Radhika ApteNoor Inayat Khan
- Linus RoacheMaurice Buckmaster
- Rossif SutherlandDr. Chevain
- Samuel RoukinChristopher
- Laila RobinsPirani
- Marc RissmannKlaus Barbie
- David SchaalColonel Gubbins
- Matt SalingerWilliam Donovan
- Andrew RichardsonAlfonse
- Rob HeapsPaul
Details
- Released
- 2 October 2020
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sarah Megan Thomas
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What A Call to Spy is based on
A Call to Spy is based on a true story.
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A Call to Spy: quick answers
Is A Call to Spy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 219 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Call to Spy?
A Call to Spy runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does A Call to Spy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Call to Spy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Call to Spy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Call to Spy is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Call to Spy on?
A Call to Spy is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Call to Spy?
If you liked A Call to Spy, try The Scarlet and the Black, The Boy in the Woods, Richard Jewell.
Who directed A Call to Spy?
A Call to Spy (2020) was directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher and stars Sarah Megan Thomas, Stana Katic, Radhika Apte.
What is A Call to Spy based on?
A Call to Spy is based on a true story.