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Against the Clock

2019 · 102 min

A tense, fast-moving spy thriller that keeps you guessing as a determined woman uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.

Tagline
Terrorism has evolved.
Overview
After a CIA Agent is seriously injured during a mission, his wife, a former CIA operative, becomes determined to find out what happened - a truth the CIA Director wants concealed at all cost.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • conspiracy
  • betrayal
  • justice
  • loyalty
  • survival
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour2
Realism6
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
thriller, action
Directed by
Mark Polish
Written by
Mark Polish
Starring
Dianna Agron, Mark Polish, Andy Garcia, James Frain, Bar Paly, D.W. Moffett, Justin Bartha, Patrick Bauchau
Music
Michael Andrews
Runtime
102 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
English

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