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Bridge of Spies
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Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan.
72.4/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTDuring 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…
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MoviHero lists October 15, 2015 as the release date for Bridge of Spies. Steven Spielberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Hanks as James B. Donovan, Mark Rylance as Rudolf Abel, Amy Ryan as Mary Donovan, Alan Alda as Thomas Watters Jr.. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 15, 2015
GenresDrama · Thriller
Runtime2h 21m
DirectorSteven Spielberg
CastTom Hanks as James B. Donovan, Mark Rylance as Rudolf Abel, Amy Ryan as Mary Donovan, Alan Alda as Thomas Watters Jr.
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Bridge of Spies runs 2h 21m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 72.4/100 (7.242/10) from 7,489 votes. Updated Oct 26, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required8/10
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“Steven Spielberg really knows how to craft movies and this is a very good example.”
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“Bridge of Spies dazzles with its Oscar-winning performances and impressive true story.”
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“Totally unexpected PG-13 rated negotiation-drama based on the Cold War.”
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“Mark Rylance is brilliant in this film. Tom Hanks does his usual excellent performance. I don't know much about Mark Rylance. Maybe he is one…”
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“Two great actors deliver with a simple but superlative script.”
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CAST & CREW
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Steven SpielbergDirector
Ethan CoenWriter
Matt CharmanWriter
Kristie Macosko KriegerProducer
Steven SpielbergProducer
Tom HanksJames B. Donovan
Mark RylanceRudolf Abel
Amy RyanMary Donovan
Alan AldaThomas Watters Jr.
Sebastian KochWolfgang Vogel
Austin StowellFrancis Gary Powers
Billy MagnussenDoug Forrester
Michael Simon HallReporter
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherWolfgang VogelWolfgang Vogel appears in Bridge of Spies (2015).Open character guide otherThomas Watters Jr.Thomas Watters Jr. appears in Bridge of Spies (2015).Open character guide otherJames B. DonovanJames B. Donovan appears in Bridge of Spies (2015).Open character guide otherRudolf AbelRudolf Abel appears in Bridge of Spies (2015).Open character guide otherMary DonovanMary Donovan appears in Bridge of Spies (2015).Open character guide
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