Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Dense
- Violence
- Moderate
- serious
- glamorous
- politically charged
- political thriller night
- international cinema viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the talented cast and polished international production compelling, but considered the many characters and tangled plotting emotionally and narratively unsatisfying.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
René's separation from Olga and his covert mission unfold alongside the broader struggle between Cuba, Miami exiles, and anti-Castro groups.
The story follows René, Olga, Viramontez, Roque, Ana Margarita, and other Cuban figures across intersecting operations and personal circumstances.
Critics specifically noted the film's glamorous atmosphere, handsome photography, and striking location work in Miami and Cuba.
The plot centers on Cuban defectors in Miami who form a spy network to infiltrate violent anti-Castro organizations.
Films like Wasp Network, and why
The Good Shepherd
political espionage, divided loyalties, and a morally complicated international setting
Syriana
glamorous but emotionally cool spy drama built around ideological conflict and shifting identities
Argo
true-event-inspired political thriller with multiple characters and tangled covert operations
Movie Details
- Director
- Olivier Assayas
- Release Date
- 2020-01-29
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (421)
Cast
- Penélope Cruz
- Edgar Ramírez
- Gael García Bernal
- Ana de Armas
- Wagner Moura
- Leonardo Sbaraglia
- Nolan Guerra Fernández
- Osdeymi Pastrana Miranda
- Tony Plana
- Julian Flynn
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Wasp Network about?
- A Cuban pilot's escape to Miami draws him into a perilous exile spy network battling anti-Castro terrorism while his family remains behind.
- What is Wasp Network like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wasp Network as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as dense.
- Is Wasp Network violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Wasp Network as moderate.
- What did critics think of Wasp Network?
- Critics broadly found the talented cast and polished international production compelling, but considered the many characters and tangled plotting emotionally and narratively unsatisfying.
- Which films are like Wasp Network?
- Films with a similar feel include The Good Shepherd, Syriana, and Argo.
- How long is Wasp Network?
- Wasp Network runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch Wasp Network?
- In United States, Wasp Network streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
