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Official Secrets

"Nothing is more dangerous than the truth."

August 30, 2019 1h 52m 7.2/10 (1,064 votes)

Originally released in 2019. Official Secrets is a thriller/history film. directed by Gavin Hood.

Starring Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, and Ralph Fiennes

Synopsis

The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against members of the UN Security Council. The memo proposed blackmailing member states into voting for war.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 30, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 52m 112 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (1,064 votes)
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Box Office $10.1M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada + 2 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$10,100,000

Production Companies

  • Clear Pictures Entertainment
  • Classified Films
  • Screen Yorkshire
  • Entertainment One
  • Sierra/Affinity
  • Entertainment One Features
  • The Mark Gordon Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Official Secrets about?

The true story of British intelligence whistleblower Katharine Gun who—prior to the 2003 Iraq invasion—leaked a top-secret NSA memo exposing a joint US-UK illegal spying operation against membe...

Who directed Official Secrets?

Official Secrets was directed by Gavin Hood.

How long is Official Secrets?

Official Secrets has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).

When was Official Secrets released?

Official Secrets was released on August 30, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Official Secrets?

The main cast of Official Secrets includes Keira Knightley, Matt Smith, Ralph Fiennes, Adam Bakri, Matthew Goode.

Is Official Secrets worth watching?

Official Secrets has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,064 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.