Synopsis
The story of Vera Atkins, a crafty spy recruiter, and two of the first women she selects for Churchill's "secret army": Virginia Hall, a daring American undaunted by a disability and Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist. These civilian women form an unlikely sisterhood while entangled in dangerous missions to turn the tide of the war.
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Cast
- Sarah Megan ThomasVirginia Hall
- Stana KaticVera Atkins
- Radhika ApteNoor Inayat Khan
- Linus RoacheMaurice Buckmaster
- Rossif SutherlandDr. Chevain
- Samuel RoukinChristopher
- Laila RobinsPirani
- Marc RissmannKlaus Barbie
- David SchaalColonel Gubbins
- Matt SalingerWilliam Donovan
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RogerEbert.com
An engrossing and often thrilling spy drama, and a tribute to this courageous and diverse group of women. - 75
IndieWire
True stories about brave, everyday people fighting evil powers never go out of fashion, and “A Call to Spy” joins their ranks with ease. - 70
Film Threat
An important, compelling story that had to be told. - 70
Variety
In a world hungering for depictions of national valor and compassion, the movie’s variations on heroism are a boon. - 67
Austin Chronicle
Even with all the conflations and simplifications, and a middle act that verges on an extended montage of guerrilla warfare and undercover intrigue, A Call to Spy is undeniably a heartfelt take on a fascinating and heartbreaking true tale of heroism. - 60
The New York Times
One wishes the movie had been imagined as a limited series, which would give viewers an opportunity to spend more time with these women whose lives were so clearly rich and textured — not to mention, courageous. - 60
Los Angeles Times
It’s refreshing to come at the spy genre from a different angle and rewarding to be introduced to these extraordinary women. Just don’t expect a pulse-pounder or even a particularly atmospheric, experiential film. - 60
The Guardian
Thomas and Pilcher are determined to avoid making a flashy war epic, and stress the sacrifices of everyone involved; the downside of this is that A Call to Spy has a stolid pacing that makes you feel every minute of its two-hours-plus running time. But it’s still an interesting story that’s yet to fully come into the light.