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Name: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Director: Guy Ritchie
Genre: action, adventure, comedy
Released: 2015
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 7.2

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. has an iRankMovies score of 67.6/100, based on a weighted combination of IMDb (×3.0), Rotten Tomatoes (×2.0), Metacritic (×1.5), and TMDb (×1.0).

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

Saving the world never goes out of style.

Release:2015

Runtime:1h 56m

Country:United States

Director:Guy Ritchie

Language:English

Genre

ActionAdventureComedy

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Keywords

Central Intelligence Agency CiaspyCold WarKgbRemakeNostalgicBuddy CopRussian Spy

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The Man from U.N.C.L.E. rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic

IMDb7.2/10· 355K votes

Rotten Tomatoes68%

Metacritic56%

TMDb7.1/10· 7K votes

With 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.2/10 on IMDb and 56/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been mixed.

About The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.

Cast of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Henry Cavill
as Napoleon Solo
Armie Hammer
as Illya Kuryakin
Alicia Vikander
as Gaby Teller
Elizabeth Debicki
as Victoria Vinciguerra
Luca Calvani
as Alexander
Sylvester Groth
as Uncle Rudi
Hugh Grant
as Waverly
Jared Harris
as Sanders
Christian Berkel
as Udo
Misha Kuznetsov
as Oleg
Marianna Di Martino
as Desk Clerk
Julian M. Deuster
as Assistant

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. facts

Budget: $75M
Box office: $110M

Our take on The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Guy Ritchie's slick 2015 spy caper drops us into the Cold War, where a shadowy criminal organization schemes to seize nuclear technology and tip the balance between the superpowers. CIA man Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced into an uneasy partnership, their only lead the daughter of a vanished German scientist. Ritchie wraps the espionage in tailored suits, sixties style and breezy banter, favoring charm and rhythm over gritty tension. Fans of light, elegant action comedies and mismatched-partner dynamics will enjoy the ride; those craving grounded, high-stakes espionage may want more bite. Best for viewers wanting stylish, good-humored escapism with a retro sheen.

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Audience opinions

What the audience liked

•Director captures Cold War espionage with stylish retro aesthetic and charm
•Buddy cop dynamic brings genuine humor to spy thriller genre conventions
•Nostalgic production design immerses viewers in period with authentic flair

What the audience disliked

•Plot mechanics feel somewhat thin beneath polished style and visual presentation
•Character development suffers as style consistently overshadows substance depth