The Third Man

Name: The Third Man
Released: 1949-08-31
Rating: 7.883

7.9/10 (2,172)

·1949· 105 min

Director: Carol Reed

"Hunted by men ... Sought by WOMEN!"

In postwar Vienna, Austria, Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to learn he has died. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a "third man" present at the time of Harry's death, running into interference from British officer Major Calloway, and falling head-over-heels for Harry's grief-stricken lover, Anna.

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Cast

Joseph Cotten

Holly Martins

Alida Valli

Anna Schmidt

Trevor Howard

Major Calloway

Orson Welles

Harry Lime

Paul Hörbiger

Karl the Porter

Ernst Deutsch

'Baron' Kurtz

Erich Ponto

Dr. Winkel

Siegfried Breuer

Popescu

Hedwig Bleibtreu

Anna's Landlady

Bernard Lee

Sergeant Paine

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Crabbin

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Alexis Chesnakov

Col. Brodsky the Russian Liaison Officer (uncredited)

In brief

The Third Man (1949) is a thriller, mystery film. With an average rating of 7.9/10 from 2,172 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 1h 45min. You can stream it on: IndieFlix, Cineverse, BFI Player Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Third Man online?

The Third Man is available on the following streaming services: IndieFlix, Cineverse, BFI Player Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Third Man?

The Third Man runs 105 minutes (1h 45min).

What rating does The Third Man have?

The Third Man has an average rating of 7.9/10 based on 2,172 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Third Man from?

The Third Man was released in 1949.