The Defector (1966) is a Drama, Thriller film that follows an American scientist is sent by the CIA to East Germany to retrieve a secret microfilm from a Soviet scientist interested in defecting to the West but the Stasi secret police's surveillance complicates matters. Currently, you can watch The Defector on Fandango At Home. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 9 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.