Robert Redford’s Spy Game Set to Exit Peacock Soon

Fans of Robert Redford are facing another blow this year, following the actor’s passing in September 2025. His 2001 espionage flick, Spy Game, is on its way out from Peacock, with just under two weeks left before it’s pulled from the platform. As of January 31, the film will no longer be available to stream there, and there’s no word yet on where it might pop up next.

Directed by Tony Scott, best known for Top Gun, Spy Game pairs Redford with Brad Pitt in a tense, twisty tale of covert operations, trust, and international politics. While it didn’t set the critics’ world alight, it still managed a respectable 64% on Rotten Tomatoes. For those who love a good spy yarn, this is the last window to catch it on Peacock before it disappears for the foreseeable future.

Details on the Film and Its Cast

Here’s a quick rundown on Spy Game: released in 2001, directed by Tony Scott, and starring a strong line-up including Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Catherine McCormack, Stephen Dillane, Lars Brygmann, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. The film clocks in at just over two hours and, while not a blockbuster hit, has built a loyal following over the years.

Redford plays Nathan, a seasoned CIA operative on the verge of retirement, who’s forced back into action when his former protégé, Tom Bishop (played by Pitt), lands in hot water in China. The story unfolds with plenty of suspense and a fair bit of action, as Nathan races against the clock to save his mate from a grim fate.

Where to Catch Spy Game Before It’s Gone

With the countdown on, those keen to revisit or discover Spy Game have a limited window. After January 31, there’s no guarantee it’ll be streaming anywhere else for a while. For now, the film can be rented or bought digitally on Prime Video and Apple TV, with rentals going for $3.99 and purchases at $4.99. Streaming rights can shift quickly, so if you’re keen, best not to muck about.

Until a new streaming home is announced, renting or buying is the safest bet for anyone wanting to watch or rewatch this early-2000s thriller. It’s a solid option for those who don’t want to miss out while it’s still easily accessible.

Why Spy Game Flew Under the Radar

When Spy Game hit cinemas in 2001, it landed in the middle of a changing landscape for spy films. The early 2000s saw the rise of slick, high-octane franchises like Jason Bourne, Casino Royale, and Mission: Impossible, all of which brought a new level of pace and grit to the genre. Compared to these, Spy Game was a quieter, more thoughtful affair.

Even when stacked up against other standalone spy stories like Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Munich, or Duplicity, Redford’s film didn’t quite keep pace at the box office, pulling in $143 million globally on a $90 million budget. Its focus on strategy and psychological games, rather than car chases and explosions, may have held it back from wider acclaim at the time.

Still, the chemistry between Redford and Pitt, along with Tony Scott’s signature style, has helped Spy Game age well. It’s now seen as a cult classic, offering a smart, mature take on the spy genre that stands apart from its flashier contemporaries.