The Sympathizer
Created by Don McKellar, Park Chan-wook
Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.
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Top cast
Hoa Xuande
The Captain
Robert Downey Jr.
Claude / Professor Hammer / Ned Godwin / Niko Damianos / Priest
Toan Le
The General
Fred Nguyen Khan
Bon
Duy Nguyen
Man
Vy Le
Lana
Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen
Madame
Phan Gia Nhat Linh
Crapulent Major
Alan Trong
Sonny
Kieu Chinh
Crapulent Major's Mother
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Sympathizer online?
As of September 20, 2026, The Sympathizer is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max 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 Sympathizer on Netflix?
No — The Sympathizer is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max instead.
Can I rent or buy The Sympathizer online?
Yes. In United States, The Sympathizer is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Sympathizer?
As of September 20, 2026, The Sympathizer is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
