Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Spy Who Came in from the Cold List

  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Both are based on John le Carré's novels and feature Cold War espionage.
  • The Third Man - A classic film set in post-war Europe dealing with themes of betrayal and covert operations.
  • Bridge of Spies - A tale of espionage during the Cold War, focusing on diplomacy and complex moral choices.
  • The Lives of Others - Explores surveillance and loyalty in East Germany, with a tense political backdrop.
  • The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - A fun take on Cold War espionage with a focus on international intrigue and collaboration.
  • Body of Lies - Features modern espionage and the moral complexities faced by spies.
  • Agent Carter - Centers around a female spy in a post-war setting, blending action and intrigue.
  • The Good Shepherd - Explores the origins of the CIA and the personal cost of espionage.
  • The Bourne Identity - A spy thriller focusing on identity, espionage, and the effects of covert operations.
  • The Imitation Game - Centers on espionage and intelligence during World War II, with a focus on personal sacrifice.
  • A Most Wanted Man - A tense espionage thriller based on a John le Carré novel, exploring human intelligence.
  • North by Northwest - A classic espionage thriller with mistaken identity and a backdrop of Cold War tension.
  • Operation Finale - Involves capturing a notorious figure from the past, blending historical elements with espionage.
  • Salt - Features a female protagonist embroiled in a conspiracy that questions her loyalties.
  • The Spy - Based on the true story of a spy in the Middle East, dealing with complex loyalties.
  • Homeland - Television series centered around espionage, intelligence operations, and moral ambiguity.
  • Berlin Station - Focuses on modern-day espionage in Berlin, with themes of loyalty and secrecy.
  • The Counterfeiters - Based on true-world espionage during World War II and the moral dilemmas involved.
  • Enemy of the State - Involves government surveillance and the entanglement of an innocent man in espionage.
  • Spy Game - Focuses on the relationship between a veteran spy and his protégé amidst Cold War dynamics.
  • The Spy Who Knew Too Much - A blend of espionage and tension with personal stakes involved.
  • Four Days in September - Deals with political espionage and kidnapping against a backdrop of conflict.
  • The Constant Gardener - Merges personal tragedy with themes of espionage in a foreign land.
  • The Man Who Knew Too Much - Classic espionage thriller involving international intrigue and personal stakes.
  • The Recruit - Explores the world of CIA recruitment and the moral dilemmas that come with espionage.
  • Spooks - A British series centered around MI5, featuring intense political and espionage plots.
  • The Americans - Focuses on deep cover spies in America during the Cold War, dealing with loyalty issues.
  • A Very British Coup - Political thriller involving espionage, betrayal, and government secrets in British politics.
  • The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (2019) - A more recent adaptation, revisiting the classic Cold War narrative.
  • The Secret Agent - Based on Joseph Conrad's novel, dealing with espionage and moral ambiguity.
  • The Fall - Engages in psychological intensity with themes of pursuit, spycraft, and moral complexity.
  • Kingsman: The Secret Service - While more action-oriented, it deals with secret organizations and espionage.
  • Mindhunter - Although a different focus, it deals with psychological depth within law enforcement and investigation.
  • The Night Manager - A modern take on espionage involving infiltration and betrayal, based on a John le Carré novel.
  • The Last Enemy - Features themes of surveillance and security within a contemporary espionage narrative.
  • Bodyguard - Focuses on political intrigue and personal dilemmas concerning loyalty and trust.
  • The East - Explores undercover operations and the personal struggles of being a spy.
  • Argo - Deals with espionage and covert operations to rescue hostages, set during a tense geopolitical climate.
  • Jack Ryan - Features themes of geopolitical intrigue and intelligence operations in modern contexts.
  • McMafia - Explores global crime organizations and the interplay of law enforcement and espionage.

Last updated: 2024-09-25 17:23:44

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2011 France 213896 7 Movie Released R
2
The Third Man
The Third Man
104 min
1949 United Kingdom 183670 8.1 Movie Released NR
3
Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies
141 min
2015 India 329932 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
4 2006 France 413983 8.4 Movie Released R
5 2015 United States of America 337425 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
6
Body of Lies
Body of Lies
128 min
2008 United States of America 241028 7 Movie Released
7 2006 United States of America 109048 6.7 Movie Released R
8 2002 United States of America 581870 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
9 2014 United States of America 832628 8 Movie Released PG-13
10 2014 United Kingdom 80966 6.7 Movie Released R
11 1959 United States of America 349440 8.3 Movie Released
12 2018 United States of America 49530 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
13
Salt
Salt
100 min
2010 United States of America 331965 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
14
The Spy
The Spy
54 min
SS 1 EP 6
2019 Belgium 50346 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
15
Homeland
Homeland
55 min
SS 8 EP 96
2011 Israel 363147 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
16
Berlin Station
Berlin Station
60 min
SS 3 EP 29
2016 Germany 10615 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
17 2007 Germany 47363 7.5 Movie Released
18 1998 United Kingdom 261317 7.3 Movie Released R
19
Spy Game
Spy Game
126 min
2001 France 168546 7.1 Movie Released R
20 1997 Brazil 5485 7.4 Movie Released R
21 2005 China 149417 7.3 Movie Released R
22 1956 United States of America 70634 7.4 Movie Released
23
The Recruit
The Recruit
115 min
2003 United States of America 142984 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
24
Spooks
Spooks
60 min
SS 10 EP 86
2002 United Kingdom 18730 8.3 Serie Ended TV-14
25
The Americans
The Americans
48 min
SS 6 EP 75
2013 United States of America 112919 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
26
A Very British Coup
A Very British Coup
55 min
SS 1 EP 3
1988 United Kingdom 1038 8.2 Serie Ended NR
27 1996 United Kingdom 2581 5.6 Movie Released R
28
The Fall
The Fall
57 min
SS 3 EP 17
2013 Ireland 121468 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
29 2014 United Kingdom 723885 7.7 Movie Released R
30
MINDHUNTER
MINDHUNTER
74 min
SS 2 EP 19
2017 United States of America 344617 8.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
31
The Night Manager
The Night Manager
59 min
SS 1 EP 6
2016 Spain 105226 8 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
32
The Last Enemy
The Last Enemy
60 min
SS 1 EP 5
2008 2737 7 Serie Ended
33
Bodyguard
Bodyguard
60 min
SS 1 EP 6
2018 United Kingdom 151381 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
34
The East
The East
116 min
2013 United States of America 52667 6.8 Movie Released
35
Argo
Argo
120 min
2012 United Kingdom 642708 7.7 Movie Released
36
McMafia
McMafia
55 min
SS 1 EP 8
2018 United Kingdom 17154 7.6 Serie Ended TV-14
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