A Call to Spy

"A Call to Spy" follows the journey of three women who become spies for the Allied forces in Nazi-occupied France. Vera Atkins, a British intelligence officer, recruits Virginia Hall (an American with a wooden leg) and Noor Inayat Khan (a pacifist Muslim of Indian descent), to join the Special Operations Executive (SOE). This secret organization's mission is to train and deploy women as spies behind enemy lines to gather crucial information and aid the resistance movement in France.

As the women embark on their assignments, they must navigate the ever-present threat of capture and execution by the Nazis. Their bravery and unwavering commitment to their mission become crucial in the fight against the oppression of the Nazi regime.

"A Call to Spy" goes beyond the surface of traditional spy films to offer a compelling exploration of the real-life heroism of female spies during World War II. Through its great storytelling and atmospheric cinematography, the film pays tribute to our three female protagonists, while shedding light on women's crucial yet often overlooked role in shaping the course of history.

Release: 2019

Stars: Sarah Megan Thomas, Stana Katic, Radhika Apte

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 71%