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Bridge of Spies

2015·Movie
2h 21min·PG-13
81
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Cold War DramaHistorical ThrillerEspionageLegal DramaDiplomatic NegotiationCharacter-DrivenTense & GrippingMoral DilemmasSpielberg DirectionIntellectual Plot

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Bridge of Spies legally?

Bridge of Spies is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. 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 Bridge of Spies worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bridge of Spies rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Bridge of Spies?

2 h 21 min

Bridge of Spies runs 2 h 21 min.

Is Bridge of Spies based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bridge of Spies?

Critics86
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see Bridge of Spies much the same way.

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 language is Bridge of Spies in?

EnglishRussianGerman

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

In how many countries can I watch Bridge of Spies?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bridge of Spies in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Bridge of Spies, including Omnidisciplinary Lawyer, My Country, Right or Wrong, People's Republic of Tyranny.