Three Days of the Condor (1975)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,335 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1975-09-24
Runtime: 117 minutes
Where to watch Three Days of the Condor
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When bookish CIA researcher Joe Turner finds all his co-workers dead, he, together with a woman he has kidnapped, must work together to outwit those responsible until he determines who he can really trust.
Three Days of the Condor parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Three Days of the Condor is an R-rated 1970s political thriller involving a CIA researcher who finds his colleagues murdered.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes office massacre discovery, gun violence, and tense conspiracy-thriller danger throughout.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Contains a romantic relationship between the leads described by reviewers as somewhat unconventional, with implied intimacy.
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
- Robert Redford as Joseph Turner
- Faye Dunaway as Kathy Hale
- Cliff Robertson as J. Higgins
- Max von Sydow as G. Joubert
- John Houseman as Mr. Wabash
- Addison Powell as Leonard Atwood
- Walter McGinn as Sam Barber
- Tina Chen as Janice Chon
- John Randolph Jones as Beefy Man
- Michael Kane as S.W. Wicks
Three Days of the Condor FAQ
Is Three Days of the Condor good?
Three Days of the Condor has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,335 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Three Days of the Condor?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Three Days of the Condor OK for kids?
Three Days of the Condor is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Three Days of the Condor is an R-rated 1970s political thriller involving a CIA researcher who finds his colleagues murdered.
What movies are like Three Days of the Condor?
If you liked Three Days of the Condor, try The Amateur, Bridge of Spies, The Courier and Minority Report.