A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, Bridge of Spies tells the story of James Donovan (Tom Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a near impossible mission to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. High stakes and suspense power a story inspired by true events that capture the essence of a man who risked everything and vividly brings his personal journey to life.
Bridge of Spies
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Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Scott Shepherd, Amy Ryan, Sebastian Koch, Alan Alda, Austin Stowell, Billy Magnussen, Eve Hewson, Jesse Plemons, Michael Gaston, Peter McRobbie, Domenick Lombardozzi, Victor Verhaeghe, Mark Fichera, Brian Hutchison, Joshua Harto, Henny Russell, Rebekah Brockman, John Rue, Jillian Lebling, Noah Schnapp, Joel Brady, Michael Pemberton, Geoffrey Rude, Michael Rempen, Dakin Matthews, Stephen Kunken, Jon Curry, Wes McGee, Jim Ferris, Lucia Ryan, Nolan Lyons, Hayley Feinstein, Victoria Leigh, Sawyer Barth, Ashlie Atkinson, Haley Rawson, Laurie Dawn, Andy Schneeflock, James Lorinz, Pat Squire, Mario Corry, Donavon Dietz, Le Clanché du Rand, Mike Houston, Joe Starr, Hamilton Clancy, Jonathan Walker, Greg Nutcher
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Nancy Churnin
Authentic re-creations of the period, including duck-and-cover clips about a nuclear holocaust that frightened young students, serve as a reminder of a time, not unlike our own, when the threat of...
David Sims
Spielberg and Charman frame Donovan as a thin bulwark against the American government's attempts to work around its own supposed ideals at the height of the Cold War.
Amy Nicholson
Bridge of Spies connects Cold War paranoia to today's terror. That's a bridge worth building.
Mara Reinstein
When all the international parties finally meet up at the shadowy titular bridge, we get to witness humanity - and classic filmmaking - at its finest.
Anthony Lane
When a film is as enjoyable as this one, its timing so sweet, and its atmosphere conjured with such skill, do you really wish to register a complaint? Would it help?
Kate Taylor
Rylance's performance is particularly interesting as he infuses Abel's dry understatements on his predicament with just the right dose of quiet irony.
Critic reviews
Nancy Churnin
Authentic re-creations of the period, including duck-and-cover clips about a nuclear holocaust that frightened young students, serve as a reminder of a time, not unlike our own, when the threat of...
David Sims
Spielberg and Charman frame Donovan as a thin bulwark against the American government's attempts to work around its own supposed ideals at the height of the Cold War.
Amy Nicholson
Bridge of Spies connects Cold War paranoia to today's terror. That's a bridge worth building.
Mara Reinstein
When all the international parties finally meet up at the shadowy titular bridge, we get to witness humanity - and classic filmmaking - at its finest.
Anthony Lane
When a film is as enjoyable as this one, its timing so sweet, and its atmosphere conjured with such skill, do you really wish to register a complaint? Would it help?
Kate Taylor
Rylance's performance is particularly interesting as he infuses Abel's dry understatements on his predicament with just the right dose of quiet irony.
User reviews
Great Job! If one allows a movie to "be itself," that is, have its' own nature, then the observer gains insights of the director and all involved. In this, we are blessed hosts to the ability, artistry, and grace of Mr. S. Spielberg, Mr. T. Hanks, etc., in this wonderful portrayal of both history and humanity. m.b.sr.
Good but.... I would like to start off this review by saying that this movie was very interesting. However there are 2 major complaints that I have. One is that I thought that the first half of the movie was not that good. I didn't get the intense story that I expected but luckily the second half made up for it. My second complaint is that for some reason everyone in the movie appeared to be sick. It bugged me that during the entire movie the main characters were blowing their noses and it never seemed to impact the story in any way. I would rate this movie a 8 out of 10.
A brilliant historical drama that shows us how little has changed in regards to our social fears. The first part of the film is a bold statement in defence of Constitutional principals when to defend those principals is inconvenient. The second part of the film shows what integrity mixed with perseverance can do as a force for good. Bridge of Spies is poignant, without being preachy and I recommend it for it's story, the historical detail, and the cinematography.
It's a good story, well acted and interesting but it lacks depth. There are a lot of slow moments and the dialog stalls. There are some excellent scenes and Tom Hanks tries his best to pull this one along but it certainly could have used a bit more pep. The ending is anticlimactic. If you're a die hard Tom Hanks fan, then you'll enjoy this one. If you're looking for a thriller or a complex spy drama, then you'll probably be bored.
Bridge of Spies I grew up during this time period, my memories are of ongoing fear of nuclear annihilation, fear of looking out the window and seeing a mushroom cloud and remembering to close my eyes so I am not blinded. We were taught in school to hide under our desks and cover our heads when the sirens sounded. I found this period film interesting because of opposing but often similar perspectives. The world was afraid. We often forget that there are and have been threats to our security for decades.
Solid performance from Hanks and the cast. But you could be disappointed if you expect the kind of suspense that keeps a viewer on the edge of his seat. There's not much of that, and despite many situations presenting some potential to turn sour, Murphy's law doesn't apply -- at all. In the end, though, Bridge of Spies does produce some kind of a wish: That there could be more Donovans in international affairs.
Excellent This movie is fantastic! 100% better than watching Leonardo crawling around for 2 and a half hours in Revenant. Which begs the question why is this not up for Oscars, or maybe it is, idk, but it should be!! And David Jurmann, you missed the point, it's Berlin, cold and wet, hence the 2, not ALL being sick, yes it was not necessary but did have a slight point.
Know Your History This is a MUST watch. John Adams faced the same dilemma over 200 years ago. This movie re-examines the same legal principles in 1957. In this political climate, 60 years later, I fear we will face the same challenges to our rights, especially due process, that are guaranteed by our Constitution. It examines what it truly means to be an American.
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English (Stereo, 5.1 Surround)
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Run time
141 minutes
Rating
PG-13