The Courier (2020)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,296 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Thriller, History, Drama
Released: 2020-01-24
Runtime: 112 minutes
Where to watch The Courier
- Stream: Starz
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The Courier parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Courier is a PG-13 Cold War spy thriller involving undercover espionage and geopolitical tension.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Cold War spy thriller involves tension and danger inherent to undercover espionage work, though not highly graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Dominic Cooke
Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Greville Wynne
- Merab Ninidze as Oleg Penkovsky
- Rachel Brosnahan as Emily Donovan
- Jessie Buckley as Sheila Wynne
- Angus Wright as Dickie Franks
- Kirill Pirogov as Gribanov
- Iva Šindelková as Embassy Assistant
- Vladimir Chuprikov as Nikita Khrushchev
- Fred Haig as Lee
- Emma Penzina as Nina
The Courier FAQ
Is The Courier good?
The Courier has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,296 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Courier?
In the US you can stream The Courier on Starz, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Courier OK for kids?
The Courier is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Courier is a PG-13 Cold War spy thriller involving undercover espionage and geopolitical tension.
What movies are like The Courier?
If you liked The Courier, try Bridge of Spies, The Bourne Ultimatum, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and Snowden.