British Intelligence (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1939, British Intelligence is an action and adventure film directed by Terry O. Morse, running about 61 minutes. “Although the home of cabinet minister Arthur Bennett is a hotbed of spies, moles, and double agents, no one knows the true identity of notorious German spymaster Strendler.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During WWI pretty German master spy Helene von Lorbeer is sent undercover to London to live with the family of a high-placed British official where she is to rendezvous with the butler Valdar, also a spy, and help him transmit secret war plans back to Germany.
Who’s in it. British Intelligence stars Boris Karloff as Valdar, Margaret Lindsay as Helene von Lorbeer, Bruce Lester as Frank Bennett and Leonard Mudie as James Yeats, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, British Intelligence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch British Intelligence page.
If you liked it. Fans of British Intelligence tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch British Intelligence (1939)?
- In US, British Intelligence is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is British Intelligence worth watching?
- British Intelligence holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in British Intelligence?
- British Intelligence stars Boris Karloff, Margaret Lindsay, Bruce Lester, Leonard Mudie and Holmes Herbert.
- When was British Intelligence released?
- British Intelligence was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.