The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Saving the world never goes out of style.

Directed by Guy Ritchie

Produced by Wigram Productions, Davis Entertainment

2015116 min7.1 / 10

A stylish, tongue-in-cheek Cold War spy thriller that prioritizes charm and retro aesthetics over genuine peril, built on the chemistry between two reluctant partners forced to cooperate.

At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.

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  • Does The Man from U.N.C.L.E. end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity57

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Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

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