Spooks: The Greater Good

Spooks: The Greater Good

Directed by Bharat Nalluri

Produced by Creative England, BBC Film

2015104 min6.0 / 10

A taut espionage thriller built on institutional betrayal and high-stakes conspiracy, where trust within MI5 itself becomes the central threat.

During a handover to the head of counter-terrorism of MI5, Harry Pearce, a terrorist escapes custody. When Harry disappears soon after, his protégé is tasked with finding out what happened as an impending attack on London looms, and eventually uncovers a deadly conspiracy.

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  • Is Spooks: The Greater Good one of a kind? No. Less singular than 93% of films.

  • Is Spooks: The Greater Good violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Spooks: The Greater Good scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Spooks: The Greater Good easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 73% of films.

  • Does Spooks: The Greater Good end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Spooks: The Greater Good sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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17/ 100

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Conventional, and it does not land.

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Surprise23

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Love22

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