The Third Man (1949)
Kernel Score: 87% · 2,056 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1949-08-31
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch The Third Man
- Stream: IndieFlix, Cineverse, Artiflix
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.
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Director
Cast
- Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins
- Alida Valli as Anna Schmidt
- Trevor Howard as Major Calloway
- Orson Welles as Harry Lime
- Paul Hörbiger as Karl the Porter
- Ernst Deutsch as 'Baron' Kurtz
- Erich Ponto as Dr. Winkel
- Siegfried Breuer as Popescu
- Hedwig Bleibtreu as Anna's Landlady
- Bernard Lee as Sergeant Paine
The Third Man FAQ
Is The Third Man good?
The Third Man has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 2,056 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Third Man?
In the US you can stream The Third Man on IndieFlix, Cineverse and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is The Third Man rated?
The Third Man is rated NR.
What movies are like The Third Man?
If you liked The Third Man, try The Bourne Supremacy, The Lady Vanishes, Sherlock Holmes and The Bourne Ultimatum.