Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- stylish
- irreverent
- casual movie night
- action comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film stylish, charismatic, and entertaining, though its thin story and uneven execution limited its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film foregrounds stylish period fashion, sleek locations, classic cars, and polished espionage iconography.
CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced into a joint mission with Gaby Teller.
The agents pursue world-saving objectives through clenched-teeth humor, stylish poise, and impish action sequences.
American, Soviet, and German operatives collaborate to stop a criminal organization from constructing a nuclear bomb.
Films like The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and why
Kingsman: The Secret Service
stylish spy comedy, charismatic rivals, Cold War intrigue, and playful action set pieces
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
retro espionage adventure combining glamorous period design, international conspiracies, and breezy humor
Knight and Day
lighthearted buddy espionage built around clashing agents, banter, and polished action spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Guy Ritchie
- Release Date
- 2015-08-13
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (7072)
Cast
- Henry Cavill
- Armie Hammer
- Alicia Vikander
- Elizabeth Debicki
- Luca Calvani
- Sylvester Groth
- Hugh Grant
- Jared Harris
- Christian Berkel
- Misha Kuznetsov
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. about?
- Suave CIA agent Napoleon Solo and his volatile KGB counterpart must set aside their rivalry to dismantle a criminal nuclear scheme in a stylish 1960s spy romp.
- What is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?
- Critics broadly found the film stylish, charismatic, and entertaining, though its thin story and uneven execution limited its impact.
- Which films are like The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?
- Films with a similar feel include Kingsman: The Secret Service, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, and Knight and Day.
- How long is The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. runs 116 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?
- In United States, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
