Pierce Brosnan has long proven he's at his most magnetic when playing characters with a license to thrill—whether that's a suave secret agent or a hardened crime boss. Right now, audiences are rediscovering one of his grittiest outings: The November Man, a 2014 CIA thriller that's currently climbing the streaming charts on Paramount+.
The renewed interest comes as fans of MobLand—Guy Ritchie's crime saga starring Tom Hardy and Brosnan—eagerly await the next chapter of its second season. The show's latest episodes have plunged the Harrigan family into a bitter generational war, with Kevin (Paddy Considine) challenging his father's authority. It's tense, explosive television, and viewers are turning to Brosnan's back catalog to get their fix in between installments.
Set in the shadowy world of international espionage, The November Man follows a retired CIA operative (Brosnan) who is pulled back into the field for one last mission. Co-starring Luke Bracey and Olga Kurylenko, the film is based on Bill Granger's novel There Are No Spies, the seventh entry in his November Man series. Directed by Roger Donaldson—who previously teamed with Brosnan on the disaster thriller Dante's Peak—the movie delivers the kind of tense, action-packed storytelling that made Brosnan a household name.
Currently, The November Man ranks among the ten most-streamed movies on Paramount+ in the U.S., a testament to its enduring appeal. It's a perfect pick for anyone craving a smart, gritty spy thriller with a veteran star at the helm. If you're in the mood for more crime drama, you might also want to check out Sarah Michelle Gellar's underrated thriller or Guy Ritchie's wildest Statham film.
Brosnan isn't slowing down anytime soon. He's set to appear in Jaume Collet-Serra's Cliffhanger reboot, alongside Lily James, Franz Rogowski, and Nell Tiger Free. Originally slated for a February 2027 release, the film has been moved up to spring after Vertical acquired U.S. distribution rights.
For those who can't get enough of Brosnan's tough-guy roles, The November Man is currently streaming on Paramount+. And with MobLand heating up, there's no better time to dive into this overlooked gem.
