An Officer and a Spy (2019)
A wrongful conviction for treason ignites a gritty, suspenseful fight for justice in 19th-century France.
In 1894, French Captain Alfred Dreyfus is wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at the Devil’s Island penal colony.
How intense is An Officer and a Spy?
An Officer and a Spy is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch.
What An Officer and a Spy feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream An Officer and a Spy
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Is An Officer and a Spy for you?
Is An Officer and a Spy scary?
No. An Officer and a Spy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is An Officer and a Spy gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is An Officer and a Spy sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is An Officer and a Spy?
An Officer and a Spy runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream An Officer and a Spy?
An Officer and a Spy is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does An Officer and a Spy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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