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Farewell

Some secrets have the power to change the course of history.

6.5(143)20091h 53m4

An intricate thriller about an ordinary man thrust into the biggest theft of Soviet information of the Cold War. Right after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. A French businessman based in Moscow, Pierre Froment, makes an unlikely connection with Grigoriev, a senior KGB officer disenchanted with what the Communist ideal has become under Brezhnev. Grigoriev begins passing Froment highly sensitive information about the Soviet spy network in the US.

  • TMDB

    6.5/10

    143 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Russian
  • france
  • espionage
  • cold war
  • soviet union
  • iron curtain
  • kgb
  • based on true story
  • double agent

Top billed cast

Where to watch

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereTelluride Film Festival4 Sept 2009
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical24 Feb 2010
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival16 Sept 2009
  • BelgiumBE

    • TheatricalAL23 Sept 2009
  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalTP23 Sept 2009
    • PhysicalDVD & Blu-Ray3 Mar 2010
    • Digital / OTTVOD1 Jan 2016
    • Digital / OTTPrime Video1 Oct 2022
  • GreeceGR

    • Premiere29 Sept 2009
    • Theatrical26 Nov 2009
  • IrelandIE

    • Theatrical12A19 Feb 2010
  • IsraelIL

    • Theatrical24 Dec 2009
  • JapanJP

    • TheatricalG31 Jul 2010
  • PortugalPT

    • TheatricalM/125 Aug 2010
  • SpainES

    • Theatrical5 Aug 2011
  • TürkiyeTR

    • Theatrical11 Jun 2010

Frequently asked questions

When was Farewell released?
Farewell was released on 23 September 2009.
Where can I watch Farewell online?
Farewell is available on Apple TV Store in GB. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Farewell?
No verified Hindi trailer for Farewell is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Farewell?
Farewell holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 143 votes.
Who directed Farewell?
Farewell (2009) was directed by Christian Carion.
How long is Farewell?
Farewell runs for 1h 53m.

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