Bridge of Spies Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 20, 2016

Bridge of Spies

Release Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 Theaters

Director: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Tom Hanks • Mark Rylance • Scott Shepherd • Amy Ryan • Sebastian Koch

PG-13 Thriller 2 hrs, 15 m

3.94 / 5.0

47% WILL SEE 53% WON'T SEE

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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

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Who stars in Bridge of Spies – Cast List

Tom Hanks
... James Donovan

Toy Story 5, Finch
Mark Rylance
... Rudolf Abel

Ready Player One, Bones and All
S
Scott Shepherd
... Hoffman

First Cow, The Rivals of Amziah King
Amy Ryan
... Mary

What Is Life Worth, Wolfs
S
Sebastian Koch
... Vogel

A Good Day to Die Hard, Black Book
A
Alan Alda
... Thomas Watters

The Longest Ride, Tower Heist
D
Domenick Lombardozzi
... Agent Blasco

The Irishman, Fresh Kills

Who is making Bridge of Spies – Crew List

A look at Bridge of Spies behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steven Spielberg last helmed The Fabelmans and Jaws. The film's writer Matt Charman last penned Killer Heat and Patriots Day.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Screenwriters: Matt Charman
Joel Coen
Ethan Coen
Producer: Marc Platt

Studios: Touchstone Pictures
Production Company: DreamWorks Studios
Fox 2000 Pictures
Marc Platt Productions

Production – What we know about the Bridge of Spies

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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2015

Completed

Changed Bridge of Spies movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The film will shoot on location in New York and Berlin.

Jun 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

May 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Could begin filming in September in New York and Berlin.

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Additional Information

Parent 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

Bridge of Spies Trailers and Clips

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Bridge of Spies Release Date: When was the film released?

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

Bridge of Spies DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Bridge of Spies is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, February 02, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Bridge of Spies today on Amazon.

Bridge of Spies Digital Release Date

Bridge of Spies is coming out 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.