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A Call to Spy

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At the dawn of World War II, a desperate Winston Churchill orders his new spy agency to train women for covert operations. Together, these female agents help undermine the Nazi regime in France, leaving an unmistakable legacy in their wake.
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Critics Consensus

A Call to Spy overcomes a surprising lack of tension with an overall engaging tribute to an oft-overlooked group of World War II heroes.

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Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) Dec 29, 2020
1.5/5
Given the potential of the material, there's no excuse for the dullness of A Call To Spy, a film as clumsy as its title. Go to Full Review
Udita Jhunjhunwala Scroll.in Dec 16, 2020
At 123 minutes, the narrative misses out on building suspense, but the emotional core of the story and the fascinating individuals keep the viewer curious. Go to Full Review
Linda Marric The Jewish Chronicle Nov 12, 2020
2/5
This is a film with big ideas but a modest budget, and sadly that is its biggest downfall. Go to Full Review
M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut Sep 3, 2022
2.5/5
A Call to Spy is a dull, stagnant history lesson when it should be anything but. Go to Full Review
Jane Freebury The Canberra Times (Australia) Aug 23, 2022
3/5
Another, better, film may come along that does a better job of telling this remarkable story. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Aug 19, 2022
4.5/5
An eye-opening true story of uncommon valor, told through capable direction, a smart affecting script, and three central performances that vividly portray these heroes. Go to Full Review
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Lydia Dean Pilcher

Director

Sarah Megan Thomas

Virginia Hall

Stana Katic

Vera Atkins

Radhika Apte

Noor Inayat Khan

Linus Roache

Maurice Buckmaster

Rossif Sutherland

Dr. Chevain

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Movie Info

Synopsis At the dawn of World War II, a desperate Winston Churchill orders his new spy agency to train women for covert operations. Together, these female agents help undermine the Nazi regime in France, leaving an unmistakable legacy in their wake.
Director
Lydia Dean Pilcher
Producer
Sarah Megan Thomas
Screenwriter
Sarah Megan Thomas
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
SMT Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Smoking|Language|Disturbing Images|Some Strong Violence)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 2, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 2, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$158.9K
Runtime
2h 4m
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