Bridge of Spies (2015)
A lawyer navigates the Cold War's shadowy world, risking everything to bring a captive home.
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.
How intense is Bridge of Spies?
Bridge of Spies is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Bridge of Spies feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyearnestatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Bridge of Spies
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Is Bridge of Spies for you?
Is Bridge of Spies scary?
No. Bridge of Spies is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Bridge of Spies gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Bridge of Spies sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Bridge of Spies OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Bridge of Spies?
Bridge of Spies runs 2h 21m.
Where can I stream Bridge of Spies?
Bridge of Spies is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Bridge of Spies have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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