The Ipcress File
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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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Frequently asked questions about The Ipcress File
Where can I watch The Ipcress File in the United States?
The Ipcress File is available to stream on Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Ipcress File for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Ipcress File needs a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, and Spectrum On Demand.
What are the ratings for The Ipcress File?
The Ipcress File scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Ipcress File?
The Ipcress File stars Joe Cole, Lucy Boynton, Tom Hollander, Ashley Thomas, and Paul Higgins. Len Deighton is the creator and John Hodge is the creator.
How many seasons of The Ipcress File are there?
The Ipcress File has 1 season and 6 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Ipcress File?
All 6 episodes of The Ipcress File add up to about 4 hours 42 minutes at roughly 47 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 2 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is The Ipcress File on?
The Ipcress File airs on ITV1, and is produced by ITV Studios.
What languages is The Ipcress File in?
The Ipcress File is in English, German, and French, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.