The Operative
A young Western woman is recruited by the Mossad to go undercover in Tehran where she becomes entangled in a complex triangle with her handler and her subject.
Release Year
2019
Runtime
120 min
Audience Score
5.8
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
A young Western woman is recruited by the Mossad to go undercover in Tehran where she becomes entangled in a complex triangle with her handler and her subject.
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The Operative is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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