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Salting the Battlefield

2014Movie1 h 33 minPG-13

Drama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–51%

An intriguing, layered action movie about politics and everyday modern life.

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Story

David Hare concludes his trilogy of films about MI5 renegade Johnny Worricker with another fugue on power, secrets and the British establishment. Johnny Worricker goes on the run with Margot Tyrell across Europe, and with the net closing in, the former MI5 man knows his only chance of resolving his problems is to return home and confront prime minister Alec Beasley.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Espionage
  • British Establishment
  • MI5
  • Power Dynamics
  • Secrets
  • European Setting
  • Intrigue
  • Conspiracy

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
David Hare
Written by
David Hare
Produced by
Celia Duval
Music by
Paul Englishby

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Facts

March 27, 2014 · 1 h 33 min · PG-13

Released
March 27, 2014
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Italian
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
64 countries

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3 questions, like "Is Salting the Battlefield worth watching?"

Questions about Salting the Battlefield

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Is Salting the Battlefield worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Salting the Battlefield okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.