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Bridge of Spies

2015Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

DramaThriller
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic817.6Rotten Tomatoes91%87%

A tense, cathartic thriller movie about history and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

In the shadow of war, one man showed the world what we stand for.

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.

Feels like

  • Cold War Thriller
  • Historical Drama
  • Legal Procedural
  • Father-Son Bond
  • Diplomatic Tension
  • John Williams Score
  • Spielbergian Craftsmanship
  • Ideological Conflict
  • Suspenseful Pacing
  • Moral Integrity

Cast

24 of 62

Crew

Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Written by
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Matt Charman
Produced by
Steven Spielberg, Marc Platt, Kristie Macosko Krieger
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

October 15, 2015 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
October 15, 2015
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, German
Made in
United States, Germany, India
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$165 million
Available in
80 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Omnidisciplinary Lawyer, My Country, Right or Wrong, People's Republic of Tyranny +9

  • Omnidisciplinary Lawyer
  • My Country, Right or Wrong
  • People's Republic of Tyranny
  • State Sec
  • Tempting Fate
  • The '50s
  • Drives Like Crazy
  • Commie-Nazis
  • Checkpoint Charlie
  • The Stoic
  • Cyanide Pill
  • Cool Plane

12 of 71 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bridge of Spies?"

Questions about Bridge of Spies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bridge of Spies?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bridge of Spies from Apple TV Store. It streams in 16 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Bridge of Spies worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Bridge of Spies okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Bridge of Spies plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Bridge of Spies a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$165 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $165 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Bridge of Spies use?

Omnidisciplinary LawyerMy Country, Right or WrongPeople's Republic of TyrannyState SecTempting FateThe '50sDrives Like CrazyCommie-NazisCheckpoint CharlieThe StoicCyanide PillCool Planeand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including Omnidisciplinary Lawyer, My Country, Right or Wrong, and People's Republic of Tyranny.