Bridge of Spies (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2015, Bridge of Spies is a thriller and drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 141 minutes. “In the shadow of war, one man showed the world what we stood for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Bridge of Spies stars Tom Hanks as James B. Donovan, Mark Rylance as Rudolf Abel, Amy Ryan as Mary Donovan and Alan Alda as Thomas Watters Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Bridge of Spies has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $165.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bridge of Spies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bridge of Spies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bridge of Spies (2015)?
- In US, Bridge of Spies is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bridge of Spies worth watching?
- Bridge of Spies holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bridge of Spies?
- Bridge of Spies stars Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Amy Ryan, Alan Alda and Sebastian Koch.
- When was Bridge of Spies released?
- Bridge of Spies was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.