The Ipcress File
Created by Len Deighton, John Hodge
As the Cold War rages, ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy Harry Palmer finds himself at the centre of a dangerous undercover mission, on which he must use his links to find a missing British nuclear scientist.
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Top cast
Joe Cole
Harry Palmer
Lucy Boynton
Jean Courtney
Tom Hollander
Major William Dalby
Ashley Thomas
Paul Maddox
Paul Higgins
Minister
David Dencik
Colonel Stok
Joshua James
Chico
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor
General Cathcart
Anastasia Hille
Alice
Brian Ferguson
Ian Randall
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Ipcress File online?
As of August 5, 2026, The Ipcress File is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, and Acorn TV Apple TV in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Ipcress File on Netflix?
No — The Ipcress File is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, and Acorn TV Apple TV instead.
Can I rent or buy The Ipcress File online?
Our sources do not list a digital rental or purchase option for The Ipcress File in United States right now.
In which countries can I stream The Ipcress File?
As of August 5, 2026, The Ipcress File is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 5, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
