Available for a week in the Netflix catalog, this action thriller directed by Keira Knightley and inspired by real events has currently reached the top of the most watched content. In the casting you will find stars from Harry Potter and The Crown.
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The month of November 2023 started in style. In addition to “Sibyl”, “Thieves” and “Locked In”, Netflix has added a successful thriller from 2019 to its catalog: “Official Secrets”, a feature film by Gavin Hood. The latter surrounded itself with renowned actors and actresses, including Keira Knightley in the lead role, but also Matt Smith (Doctor Who, The Crown, House of the Dragon), Adam Bakri, Matthew Goode and Ralph Fiennes. Since its online release on the streaming platform, “Official Secrets” has not moved away from the top of the currently most-watched films: it is currently in place sixth placebehind Merchants of Pain and before Victoria.
Official Secrets: the true story of whistleblower Katharine Gun
The thriller Official secrets is inspired by the true story of British intelligence officer Katharine Gun, who revealed a state secret to the media. For comparison: In 2003, the United States and England wanted to intervene in Iraq. After receiving a memo from the NSA, the translator decides to leak the memo to the press to prevent war. If her controversial decision is deeply motivated by her desire for peace in the world, by deciding to expose this vast political conspiracy, the whistleblower will risk everything: her life, her family, her freedom…
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What do Internet users think about “Official Secrets”?
On the social network X, formerly Twitter, many internet users have (re)discovered it Official secrets since its arrival on Netflix. And they are by no means disappointed by the thriller: “I recommend the film “Official Secrets” with Keira Knightley, which follows the life of whistleblower Katharine Gun. By denouncing this political conspiracy and wanting to avoid an unnecessary war in Iraq, this GCHQ employee embarrassed lives and put lives at risk,” writes one internet user in particular. “Official Secrets on Netflix is so good! When we say that politicians lie to us all the time…Katherine Gun’s story about espionage in the Iraq War = MUST-SEE MOVIE,” we can also read. Or again: “Yesterday I saw a movie on Netflix, it was so good. I recommend Official Secrets, the context of what is happening and the hypocrisy of the media are well presented. Bonus: It’s a true story.”
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“Official Secrets” with Keira Knightley @NetflixFR : AT THE TOP!
We set a double 👍🏼#OfficialSecrets #Netflix #KeiraKnightley #DoubleThumb— Alban (@alban_butin) November 2, 2023
“Official Secrets” on Netflix is sooo good! When we say that politicians lie to us all the time…
Katherine Gun’s Iraq War spy story = MOVIE TO WATCH pic.twitter.com/6vvIGVk7og— Paulo L’Apricot 🍊 (@PauloOL76) November 2, 2023
It’s time to watch or rewatch Official Secrets. It’s on Netflix.
– Doxa (@Dz_Millennial) November 1, 2023
I recommend the film “Official Secrets” with Keira Knightley, which follows the life of whistleblower Katharine Gun. By denouncing this political conspiracy and seeking to avoid an unnecessary war in Iraq, this GCHQ employee put her life in danger.
— Matthew 🕊💔 (@vodkaswife) November 6, 2023
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