“Engrossing” British spy thriller that’s “unbearably tense” is a must-see on TV tonight

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You can watch the compelling spy thriller A Most Wanted Man, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, on TV tonight. The film centers on Issa Karpov, a refugee from Chechnya, and how his arrival in Hamburg raises alarms with international intelligence groups.

Günther Bachmann, a counter-terrorism agent, and his team are intensely investigating who Issa really is. They’re trying to determine if he’s a dangerous extremist or simply an innocent person caught up in a political struggle.

Günther is facing opposition from both German and American officials, Mohr and Sullivan, who don’t share his vision for building a network of informants. He’s in a race against time to collect crucial information before they make any arrests.

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The 2014 film is on Film4 tonight at 11:40 PM. You’ll also be able to stream it on Channel 4’s on-demand service after it airs on TV.

The film A Most Wanted Man is based on the John le Carré novel of the same name and features performances by Grigoriy Dobrygin as Issa, Philip Seymour Hoffman as Günther, Willem Dafoe as Tommy Brue, Rachel McAdams as Annabel Richter, and Robin Wright as Martha Sullivan.

This spy thriller has been critically acclaimed, earning an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 194 reviews. The Los Angeles Times praised it as a dark, confined, and intensely suspenseful film.

According to USA Today, the film is captivating, atmospheric, and features an outstanding performance by Hoffman. It’s based on a novel by John le Carré and takes a subtle, thoughtful approach to the story.

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s last finished film was A Most Wanted Man, released before his death in 2014 at age 46. Reviewers highly acclaimed his performance, calling it powerful and one of his finest roles.

According to The Arts Desk, Hoffman brilliantly portrays a character with incredible strength who is also haunted by past failures. This combination makes the film captivating and the ending particularly suspenseful.

Philip Seymour Hoffman delivers a powerful and deeply rewarding performance, marking a fitting final role, according to The Guardian. IndieWire agreed, praising it as one of Hoffman’s best, perfectly showcasing his talent.

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2026-01-12 10:20