How to Watch the Harry Palmer Movies in Order
All 5 Harry Palmer movies in release order (1965 to 1996), with a quick take on each film.

Want to watch the Harry Palmer movies in order? The franchise spans 5 films released from 1965 to 1996. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete Harry Palmer watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.
1. The Ipcress File (1965)
Sly and dry intelligence agent Harry Palmer is tasked with investigating British Intelligence security, and is soon enmeshed in a world of double-dealing, kidnap and murder when he finds a traitor ope
2. Funeral in Berlin (1966)
Colonel Stok, a Soviet intelligence officer responsible for security at the Berlin Wall, appears to want to defect but the evidence is contradictory. Stok wants the British to handle his defection and
3. Billion Dollar Brain (1967)
A former British spy stumbles into in a plot to overthrow Communism with the help of a supercomputer. But who is working for whom?
4. Bullet to Beijing (1995)
When long-time British agent Harry Palmer loses his job because the Cold War is over, he's promptly approached by a Russian bossman, Alex. In St. Petersburg Alex tells Harry of his plan for Russia's f
5. Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996)
Harry Palmer heads a private investigation business based in Moscow. His associates are Nikolai "Nick" Petrov, ex-CIA agent Craig, and ex-KGB Colonel Gradsky. They take on the job of finding 1000 gram
Watch order at a glance
- The Ipcress File (1965)
- Funeral in Berlin (1966)
- Billion Dollar Brain (1967)
- Bullet to Beijing (1995)
- Midnight in Saint Petersburg (1996)
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Frequently asked questions
How many Harry Palmer movies are there?
There are 5 Harry Palmer movies, released from 1965 to 1996.
What order should I watch the Harry Palmer movies in?
Release order is the recommended way to watch: start with The Ipcress File (1965) and finish with Midnight in Saint Petersburg.
What is the first Harry Palmer movie?
The Ipcress File, released in 1965.



