Bridge of Spies

Release Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 Nationwide

Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Amy Ryan, Mark Rylance, Marc Platt, Alan Alda, Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Sebastian Koch, Matt Charman, Scott Shepherd, Domenick Lombardozzi

PG-13 Thriller 2 hrs, 15 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, Bridge of Spies tells the story of James Donovan (Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. Screenwriters Matt Charman and Ethan Coen & Joel Coen have woven this remarkable experience in Donovan’s life into a story inspired by true events that captures the essence of a man who risked everything and vividly brings his personal journey to life
Cited as official plot version from DreamWorksStudios.com
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Bridge of Spies.

Crew Behind the Film

The Bridge of Spies behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Steven Spielberg last directed The Fabelmans and Jaws. The film's writer Matt Charman last wrote Patriots Day and Suite Francaise.

Producer
Marc Platt

Additional Information

MPA Rating
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some violence and brief strong language
Runtime
2 hrs, 15 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Untitled James Donovan Project, Untitled Cold War Spy Thriller, Untitled Tom Hanks/Cold War Thriller Project

Language
English

All Trailers

Official Bridge of Spies movie trailers and clips.

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Bridge of Spies Theatrical Trailer

Production Details

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Key Facts

  • 20th Century Fox is co-financing the film with DreamWorks in association with Participant Media, and will distribute internationally. Disney will handle domestic distribution, while DreamWorks' partner, Reliance, will oversee distribution in India.
  • Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg previously teamed on Saving Private Ryan, Catch Me If You Can and The Terminal.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Production

The film was tagged as Production. The film will shoot on location in New York and Berlin.

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production.

Development

The film was tagged as Development. Could begin filming in September in New York and Berlin.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Bridge of Spies was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 16, 2015 . There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Freeheld, Goosebumps and Crimson Peak.

Bridge of Spies was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Monday, January 11 , 2016. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices. Available from digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Fandango At Home and others.



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Sat., Feb. 20, 2016

  • Added the US VOD release date of January 11, 2016

Wed., Sep. 16, 2015

  • Set the MPAA rating to PG-13 for some violence and brief strong language

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