The Spy (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2019, The Spy is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Jens Jonsson, running about 110 minutes. “Based on the incredible and true story of Sonja Wigert” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sonja Wigert, Scandinavia's most acclaimed female movie star, enlists as a spy for Swedish intelligence but ends up becoming entangled with the German Reichskommissar Terboven.
Who’s in it. The Spy stars Ingrid Bolsø Berdal as Sonja Wigert, Rolf Lassgård as Akrell, Damien Chapelle as Andor Gellert and Alexander Scheer as Josef Terboven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Spy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spy (2019)?
- In US, The Spy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spy worth watching?
- The Spy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spy?
- The Spy stars Ingrid Bolsø Berdal, Rolf Lassgård, Damien Chapelle, Alexander Scheer and Erik Hivju.
- When was The Spy released?
- The Spy was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.