The Spy in Black
1939, English. Directed by Michael Powell.
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A German submarine is sent to the Orkney Isles in 1917 to sink the British fleet.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Spy in Black
The Spy in Black is streaming on fuboTV and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Conrad VeidtCaptain Ernst Hardt
- Sebastian ShawAshington
- Valerie HobsonThe School Mistress
- Marius GoringLieutenant Felix Schuster
- June DuprezAnne Burnett
- Athole StewartThe Rev. Hector Matthews
- Agnes LauchlanMrs. Matthews
- Helen HayeMrs. Sedley
- Cyril RaymondThe Rev. John Harris
- George SummersCaptain Ratter
- Hay PetrieEngineer
- Grant SutherlandBob Bratt
Details
- Released
- 3 August 1939
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- J. Storer Clouston, Emeric Pressburger
- Budget
- $4.7M
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The Spy in Black: quick answers
Is The Spy in Black worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Spy in Black?
The Spy in Black runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Spy in Black have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Spy in Black. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Spy in Black parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Spy in Black is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Spy in Black on?
The Spy in Black is streaming on fuboTV and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Spy in Black?
If you liked The Spy in Black, try The Sea Wolves, Morituri, Hostile Waters.
Who directed The Spy in Black?
The Spy in Black (1939) was directed by Michael Powell and stars Conrad Veidt, Sebastian Shaw, Valerie Hobson.