The Sympathizer
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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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sympathizer
Where can I watch The Sympathizer in the United States?
The Sympathizer is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Sympathizer on HBO Max?
Yes. The Sympathizer is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch The Sympathizer for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Sympathizer needs a subscription to HBO Max, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Sympathizer?
The Sympathizer scores 6.9 on The Movie Database, 6.8 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 66 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Sympathizer?
The Sympathizer stars Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Toan Le, Fred Nguyen Khan, and Duy Nguyen. Don McKellar is the creator and Park Chan-wook is the creator.
How many seasons of The Sympathizer are there?
The Sympathizer has 1 season and 7 episodes, and is ended.
What network is The Sympathizer on?
The Sympathizer airs on HBO, and is produced by A24, Rhombus Media, and HBO.
What languages is The Sympathizer in?
The Sympathizer is in English and Vietnamese, 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.