The Catcher Was a Spy

A restrained, thoughtful spy drama that trades action for quiet moral tension and a melancholy sense of a double life.

Directed by

Ben Lewin

Genres

Drama, War, Thriller

Starring

Paul Rudd, Mark Strong, Sienna Miller

Tagline

Based on the true story of Moe Berg

Overview

Former major league baseball player Moe Berg lives a double life working for the Office of Strategic Services in World War II Europe.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, war, loyalty, morality

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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