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Bridge of Spies

7.220152h 21mPG-13MovieThrillerDrama

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…

DirectorSteven Spielberg
WritersJoel Coen·Ethan Coen
ProducersKristie Macosko Krieger·Marc Platt

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Cast · Directed by Steven Spielberg

THTom Hanks
Tom Hanks
James B. Donovan
MRMark Rylance
Mark Rylance
Rudolf Abel
ARAmy Ryan
Amy Ryan
Mary Donovan
AAAlan Alda
Alan Alda
Thomas Watters Jr.
SKSebastian Koch
Sebastian Koch
Wolfgang Vogel
ASAustin Stowell
Austin Stowell
Francis Gary Powers
BMBilly Magnussen
Billy Magnussen
Doug Forrester
MHMichael Simon Hall
Michael Simon Hall
Reporter
EHEdward James Hyland
Edward James Hyland
Chief Justice Earl Warren
SKStephen Kunken
Stephen Kunken
William Tompkins
MHMike Houston
Mike Houston
Man in Courtroom
JLJames Lorinz
James Lorinz
Gentleman on Subway #2

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Bridge of Spies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Bridge of Spies?

Bridge of Spies isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Bridge of Spies on Netflix?

No, Bridge of Spies is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Bridge of Spies on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Bridge of Spies isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Bridge of Spies for free?

Bridge of Spies isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Bridge of Spies based on a true story?

Yes — Bridge of Spies is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).