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The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

2015·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
67
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E. fingerprint

Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

History and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9

Who it's for

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About

Saving the world never goes out of style.

At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.
Stylish Spy ThrillerWitty DialogueCold War AestheticAction-ComedyUnlikely DuoRetro CharmVisual FlairHigh-Octane FunChemistry-DrivenSmart Entertainment

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Questions about The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

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Where can I stream The Man from U.N.C.L.E. legally?

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?

1 h 56 min

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?

Critics62
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate The Man from U.N.C.L.E. higher (73) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Man from U.N.C.L.E. a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$110 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $110 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. in?

EnglishItalianRussianGerman

It was made in English, with some Italian, Russian, German. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man from U.N.C.L.E. in 120 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man from U.N.C.L.E. use?

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TV Tropes lists 127 storytelling tropes for The Man from U.N.C.L.E., including Double Entendre, Finding the Bug, City of Spies.