An Officer and a Spy (2019)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,577 ratings
Genres: History, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2019-09-30
Runtime: 132 minutes
Overview
In 1894, French Captain Alfred Dreyfus is wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at the Devil’s Island penal colony.
An Officer and a Spy parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this historical drama depicts the wrongful conviction and antisemitic persecution of a French army officer.
- Violence & scariness: A little — The story centers on a miscarriage of justice and imprisonment rather than depicted physical violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean Dujardin as Picquart
- Louis Garrel as Alfred Dreyfus
- Emmanuelle Seigner as Pauline Monnier
- Grégory Gadebois as Henry
- Hervé Pierre as General Gonse
- Wladimir Yordanoff as General Mercier
- Didier Sandre as General Boisdeffre
- Melvil Poupaud as Maître Labori
- Eric Ruf as Sandherr
- Mathieu Amalric as Bertillon
An Officer and a Spy FAQ
Is An Officer and a Spy good?
An Officer and a Spy has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,577 audience ratings.
Is An Officer and a Spy OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this historical drama depicts the wrongful conviction and antisemitic persecution of a French army officer.
What movies are like An Officer and a Spy?
If you liked An Officer and a Spy, try The Count of Monte Cristo, Bridge of Spies, The Bourne Ultimatum and Sacco & Vanzetti.