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Black Bag

2025Movie1 h 34 minR

MysteryThriller
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic856.8Rotten Tomatoes96%67%

A gripping, tense mystery movie about everyday modern life and mystery, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

It takes a spy to hunt a spy.

When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.

Feels like

  • Cold War Espionage Thriller
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Romantic Tension
  • High-Stakes Deception
  • Sophisticated Dialogue
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Modern Spy Drama
  • Trust Issues

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Steven Soderbergh
Written by
David Koepp
Produced by
Gregory Jacobs, Casey Silver
Music by
David Holmes

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 12, 2025 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
March 12, 2025
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$44 million
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

Lie Detector, Mole in Charge, Ambition Is Evil +9

  • Lie Detector
  • Mole in Charge
  • Ambition Is Evil
  • Will Not Tell a Lie
  • Desk Jockey
  • Spy Satellites
  • Driving Question
  • Ripped from the Headlines
  • Anti-Hero
  • Woman Scorned
  • Regime Change
  • Shoddy Shindig

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Black Bag?"

Questions about Black Bag

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Bag?

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In the United States, Black Bag streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 95 other countries.

Is Black Bag worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Black Bag good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Black Bag a box office flop?

Budget$50 million
Box office$44 million

Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $44 million worldwide, 88% of its budget.

What tropes does Black Bag use?

Lie DetectorMole in ChargeAmbition Is EvilWill Not Tell a LieDesk JockeySpy SatellitesDriving QuestionRipped from the HeadlinesAnti-HeroWoman ScornedRegime ChangeShoddy Shindigand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Lie Detector, Mole in Charge, and Ambition Is Evil.