The Courier (2020) movie poster

The Courier (2020)

"Based on the incredible true story of a businessman turned spy."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 75% (RT: 85%, MC: 65) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Dominic Cooke
Runtime
1h 52m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (1,299 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
85%
Metacritic
65
Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch as Greville Wynne
Merab Ninidze as Oleg Penkovsky
Rachel Brosnahan as Emily Donovan
Jessie Buckley as Sheila Wynne
Angus Wright as Dickie Franks
Kirill Pirogov as Gribanov
Iva Ε indelkovΓ‘ as Embassy Assistant
Vladimir Chuprikov as Nikita Khrushchev
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,299 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 75%.
Overview
Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of The Courier, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated thriller films of 2020 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Courier is a 2020 thriller, history, drama film directed by Dominic Cooke. Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis. The film has been rated by 1,299 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a thriller film, The Courier delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Courier (2020) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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