Official Secrets (2019)
Kernel Score: 83% · 1,084 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, History, Drama
Released: 2019-08-30
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch Official Secrets
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.
Official Secrets parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this R-rated true story follows a whistleblower exposing government surveillance before the Iraq War.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Keira Knightley as Katharine Gun
- Matt Smith as Martin Bright
- Ralph Fiennes as Ben Emmerson
- Adam Bakri as Yasar Gun
- Matthew Goode as Peter Beaumont
- Rhys Ifans as Ed Vulliamy
- Indira Varma as Shami Chakrabarti
- John Heffernan as James Welch
- Conleth Hill as Roger Alton
- Jack Farthing as Andy Dumfries
Official Secrets FAQ
Is Official Secrets good?
Official Secrets has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,084 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Official Secrets?
In the US you can stream Official Secrets on Philo, AMC+ and Sundance Now, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Official Secrets OK for kids?
Official Secrets is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this R-rated true story follows a whistleblower exposing government surveillance before the Iraq War.
What movies are like Official Secrets?
If you liked Official Secrets, try Snowden, All the President's Men, The Courier and JFK.