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Where to watch Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) tonight

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) runs 2 h 7 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 3,058 TMDB members. George Smiley, the aging master spy of the Cold War and once heir apparent to Control, is brought back out of retirement to flush out a top level mole within the Circus. Smiley must travel back through his life and murky workings of the Circus to unravel the net spun by his nemesis Karla 'The Sandman' of the KGB and reveal the identity of the mole before he disappears.

Runtime
2 h 7 min — ends 10:07 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released
September 16, 2011
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 3,058 votes
Director
Tomas Alfredson
Starring
Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.

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How long is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is 2 h 7 min long (127 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:07 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy rated?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is rated R in the US.
Is Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy?
As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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