A Call to Spy

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A Call to Spy

PG-13

Released Oct 2, 2020

2h 4m

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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)

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.

Rated: 1.5/5

Dec 29, 2020

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Scroll.in

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.

Dec 16, 2020

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Linda Marric

The Jewish Chronicle

This is a film with big ideas but a modest budget, and sadly that is its biggest downfall.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 12, 2020

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

A Call to Spy is a dull, stagnant history lesson when it should be anything but.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 3, 2022

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Jane Freebury

The Canberra Times (Australia)

Another, better, film may come along that does a better job of telling this remarkable story.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 23, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

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.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Remarkable outstanding. A MUST WATCH!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/24

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Es K

Heartbreaking yet so inspiring! Such courage these women possessed who knew the risks were very possible they would not survive. Because they believed in their mission and abhorred Hitlers violence so much that they were willing to risk it all as many did. These women were all heros. A must watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/14/23

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Keith W

Well despite the usual stupid men, clever women stuff at the start this turned out to be engaging as it was clearly based on real people and events - courageous people whose courage often goes unsung.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/09/23

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Martin B

Thomas and Apte were good. Katic wasn't up to the roll at all given the potential depth of the character. A gal tale. A lot of spies died in the early going, mostly men but the focus of this movie one woman in particular so the theme centered around women seemed apt. Important story but a light weight in execution. Some scenes really not staged well at all and transitions a little clunky. It's like they knew what had to come next, slapped a scene together to advance the plot and hoped it would work in editing. Like making it to the river. But in the end it was informative, historical and told the story of exceptional women, one in particular with a wooden leg.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/20/23

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Peter W

Overall, those who enjoy a dramatic war film will find this story very interesting and touching. It is a story I was not familiar with, filled with tremendous performances and a strong musical score. Considering this is the director's second feature, it is certainly praiseworthy and was able to bring a true story to life that is rather powerful and unforgettable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/09/23

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Megan e

Good performances and decent production support the incredible true stories of three women who chose to create and become spies during ww2. Definitely worth watching

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/12/23

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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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