The Courier

A tense, slow-burning spy drama that balances historical stakes with a poignant, human friendship.

Directed by

Dominic Cooke

Genres

Thriller, History, Drama

Starring

Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan

Tagline

Based on the incredible true story of a businessman turned spy.

Overview

Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, friendship, betrayal, survival

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

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

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