Bridge of Spies

Bridge of Spies

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

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Produced by TSG Entertainment, Amblin Entertainment

2015141 min7.2 / 10

A measured Cold War legal thriller about principle and moral courage, where a lawyer's integrity becomes the real negotiation.

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.

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  • Does Bridge of Spies end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Bridge of Spies scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Bridge of Spies violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Bridge of Spies easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Bridge of Spies sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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64/ 100

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity59

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Surprise58

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Love75

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