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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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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) 12/29/2020
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 12/16/2020
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 11/12/2020
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 09/03/2022
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) 08/23/2022
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 08/19/2022
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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Christian A May 20 A clumsy, awkward reproduction of an interesting story. The pacing is off throughout the film, to the point where the goal is unclear. What begins with an overzealous “girl power” hook, quickly loses its way with stiff acting and cumbersome dialogue. The colour pallet is pleasant, but underserved by the lazy cinematography. That being said, the underlying story is interesting, and the setting props up this film just enough to make it watchable. See more 01/01/2024 Remarkable outstanding. A MUST WATCH! See more Es K 08/13/2023 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! See more Keith W 08/09/2023 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. See more Martin B 07/20/2023 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. See more Peter W 07/09/2023 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. See more Read all reviews
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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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