The Courier streaming
Genre
Thriller
Year
2020
Runtime
1h52

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Metascore

The Courier

One mission. Two nations. A friendship that changed history.

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Synopsis

The Courier is a 2020 historical spy thriller film starring Benedict Cumberbatch. Set during the Cold War, the movie follows the true story of Greville Wynne, a British businessman recruited by MI6 and the CIA to infiltrate the Soviet nuclear program. As Wynne embarks on this dangerous mission, he forms an unlikely friendship with his Soviet contact, Oleg Penkovsky, leading to high-stakes tensions and heart-pounding espionage. The film beautifully captures the intricate web of deceit, loyalty, and sacrifice that defined the era, while showcasing Cumberbatch's captivating performance in a role of moral complexity and emotional depth.

Cast

  • Benedict Cumberbatch

    Benedict Cumberbatch

    Greville Wynne

  • Merab Ninidze

    Merab Ninidze

    Oleg Penkovsky

  • Rachel Brosnahan

    Rachel Brosnahan

    Emily Donovan

  • Jessie Buckley

    Jessie Buckley

    Sheila Wynne

  • Angus Wright

    Angus Wright

    Dickie Franks

  • Kirill Pirogov

    Kirill Pirogov

    Gribanov

Reviews

The Courier has garnered acclaim from critics, earning an IMDb rating of 7.2/10, a Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%, and a Metacritic rating of 65/100. Variety praises the film, stating, 'Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a riveting performance in this tense Cold War drama.' The Guardian lauds the authenticity and suspense, describing it as 'a gripping and compelling true story beautifully brought to life on screen.' While some critics find the pacing a bit slow, the overall consensus is that The Courier is a well-crafted thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.