Overview
A cunning valet's ambition leads him down a treacherous path of espionage and betrayal.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- elegant
- suspenseful
- cynical
- classic movie night
- spy thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regard it as a superbly acted, literate, and stylish espionage thriller whose dialogue-heavy middle slows its momentum.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Diello photographs the British ambassador's secret documents and sells them to Nazi agents.
Diello seeks to transform himself from valet into a wealthy gentleman through espionage profits.
The embassy setting, diplomatic circles, polished dialogue, and understated presentation create an elegant cloak-and-dagger atmosphere.
The competing British and Nazi intelligence operations unfold in neutral Turkey during World War II.
Films like 5 Fingers, and why
The Third Man
polished wartime espionage, moral ambiguity, and elegant international intrigue
The 39 Steps
classic spy suspense built around deception, secrets, and shifting loyalties
Notorious
highly literate espionage drama with refined performances and political intrigue
Movie Details
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Release Date
- 1952-02-22
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (106)
Cast
- James Mason
- Danielle Darrieux
- Michael Rennie
- Walter Hampden
- Oskar Karlweis
- Herbert Berghof
- John Wengraf
- Ben Astar
- Roger Plowden
- Diane Adrian
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is 5 Fingers about?
- An ambitious embassy valet turns stolen wartime secrets into a dangerous bid for wealth, status, and escape.
- What is 5 Fingers like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 5 Fingers as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is 5 Fingers violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in 5 Fingers as mild.
- What did critics think of 5 Fingers?
- Critics broadly regard it as a superbly acted, literate, and stylish espionage thriller whose dialogue-heavy middle slows its momentum.
- Which films are like 5 Fingers?
- Films with a similar feel include The Third Man, The 39 Steps, and Notorious.
- How long is 5 Fingers?
- 5 Fingers runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch 5 Fingers?
- In United States, 5 Fingers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
