Helen Mirren’s “gritty” period spy thriller that “holds you in its grip” is now streaming for free

Helen Mirren’s spy thriller, The Debt, is now available to watch for free in the UK. Directed by John Madden, the film also stars Tom Wilkinson and is a fast-paced, politically driven suspense story.

The movie jumps between two different time periods and centers on Rachel Singer, a young Mossad agent portrayed by Jessica Chastain. She works alongside David Peretz (Sam Worthington) and Stefan Gold (Martin Csokas).

Three secret agents are sent on a mission to capture Jesper Christensen, portraying the Nazi war criminal known as the Surgeon of Birkenau. The mission ultimately results in the criminal’s death.

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Thirty years have passed, and Rachel, now retired, is confronted by a man who says he’s the doctor from her past. Determined to learn the truth, she decides to investigate herself.

In 1965, three young Mossad agents from Israel successfully tracked down and eliminated a well-known Nazi war criminal during a covert operation. Thirty years later, a man claiming to be that same Nazi has appeared in Ukraine, forcing one of the original agents to go back undercover and investigate.

The 2010 thriller film, originally based on the 2007 Israeli movie Ha-Hov, is now available to watch for free on YouTube with advertisements.

The movie has been well-received by critics since its release, earning a 77% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 182 reviews.

According to Slant Magazine, the movie The Debt is a suspenseful and realistic thriller. They describe its atmosphere and speed as straightforward and its visuals as dark and bleak.

In the thriller The Debt, which Rolling Stone calls a gripping story about tracking down a Nazi criminal, the film also explores themes of morality and personal responsibility.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Debt is a well-made thriller. The film effectively builds suspense, features unexpected twists, and boasts compelling characters.

According to The Spectator, the film doesn’t quite succeed in becoming the complex, emotionally resonant, and mature thriller it aims to be.

The Debt is streaming on YouTube.

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2026-02-10 19:49