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Redford stars as CIA operative Nathan Muir, who is on the brink of retirement from the field, when he learns his protégé Tom Bishop has been arrested in China on a charge of espionage. No stranger to the machinations of the CIA's top echelon, Muir hones all his skills and irreverent manner in order to find a way to free Bishop.

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The outcome of the kinetic Spy Game is never in doubt, but it is fun watching Robert Redford and Brad Pitt work.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Enjoy it for what it is, a fleet, handsome fantasy of globe-hopping blond demigods.

Mar 7, 2018

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

A smart thriller for grown-ups.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 28, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It has a few moments of intrigue with the presence of Robert Redford and Brad Pitt, but many times I am assailed by the feeling that their espionage game never escapes the designated routines and predictable acts of action. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jun 25, 2023

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

The movie is essentially a long meeting, allowing Redford to hold forth, grin cynically at what’s become of his agency, and coast on his matinee-idol charisma.

Rated: D

Sep 17, 2022

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Generally running on classic rock and smoke, it's all craft and no conviction, all costume and no design. Its anonymized approach has left it appropriately unremembered - a vague whisper on the lips of someone digging through a DVD clearance bin.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 8, 2021

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Flamingo S Third time watching. This time on Netflix. It is better than ever. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Jerrod G Definitely worthwhile watching, great actors and awesome plot just kinda wish they did more of an ending Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/23/24 Full Review Cool D Most these reviewers are hilarious in their pretense. Fantastic movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Audience Member I liked it, but was hoping to love it. The story is interesting and I enjoyed the way it was told, but it was missing an extra punch up or two. Robert Redford is the major bright spot, he was great. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/03/24 Full Review Audience Member My all time favorite movie. Great acting, great plot, great development. It's one you need to watch a few times to catch everything, and it has stood the test of time very well. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review R H Uneven, vaguely written, sort of an irrelevant story. Robert Redford does what he usually does, just as unremarkable as ever. Brad Pitt does what Brad Pitt does, stand around and chew. Nearly every espionage trope is used with pedantic desperation in an attempt to contrive suspense. An extremely forgettable movie. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tony Scott Director Robert Redford Nathan Muir Brad Pitt Tom Bishop Catherine McCormack Elizabeth Hadley Stephen Dillane Charles Harker Larry Bryggman Troy Folger

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CIA operative Nathan Muir (Redford) and protege Tom Bishop (Pitt) have forged an intense bond of friendship and professional respect.

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Synopsis Redford stars as CIA operative Nathan Muir, who is on the brink of retirement from the field, when he learns his protégé Tom Bishop has been arrested in China on a charge of espionage. No stranger to the machinations of the CIA's top echelon, Muir hones all his skills and irreverent manner in order to find a way to free Bishop.

Director: Tony Scott
Producer: Douglas Wick, Marc Abraham
Screenwriter: Michael Frost Beckner, David Arata, Michael Frost Beckner
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Beacon Communications, Zaltman Film, Red Wagon Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Brief Sexuality|Some Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 7, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.3M
Runtime: 2h 7m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)