Cumberbatch shines in this 1960's Cold War spy thriller. This movie is worth watching just for Cumberbatch's performance alone (this is probably his best so far), but he is also backed up by the talented Brosnahan and Ninidze. This film doesnt run at a fast pace, but if you have patience, it is a little known and extremely rewarding part of history. (More Bridge of Spies than Tom Clancy).
Top Cast
Benedict Cumberbatch
Greville Wynne
Merab Ninidze
Oleg Penkovsky
Rachel Brosnahan
Emily Donovan
Jessie Buckley
Sheila Wynne
Angus Wright
Dickie Franks
Kirill Pirogov
Gribanov
Iva Šindelková
Embassy Assistant
Vladimir Chuprikov
Nikita Khrushchev
Fred Haig
Lee
Emma Penzina
Nina
Mariya Mironova
Vera
Anton Lesser
Bertrand
Miles Richardson
Golf Exec
Keir Hills
Andrew Wynne
Petr Klimeš
Popov
Željko Ivanek
CIA Boss
Reviews
Well made and suspense-filled historical-thriller with another great performance from Benedict Cumberbatch. Doesn't exactly have an emotional impact but still well worth checking out. **3.75/5**
Excellent! It's not quite <em>'<a href="https://letterboxd.com/film/bridge-of-spies/" rel="nofollow">Bridge of Spies</a>'</em>, but <em>'The Courier'</em> is too an awesome MI6/CIA/KGB infused flick. The two films tell tales regarding the Cold War, with the 2015 release narrowly a notch above this. Both have outstanding lead performances though. Benedict Cumberbatch is magnificent throughout, especially…
FAQ about The Courier
What is The Courier about?
Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
When was The Courier released?
The Courier was released in 2020.
What genres does The Courier belong to?
The Courier is categorised as Thriller, History, Drama.
Who stars in The Courier?
The cast of The Courier includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan, Jessie Buckley, Angus Wright.