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The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

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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 (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) 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.
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E. tries to distract from an unremarkable story with charismatic stars and fizzy set pieces, adding up to an uneven action thriller with just enough style to overcome its lack of substance.

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Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) 05/28/2019
It succeeds admirably on its own terms - more so, I think, than his two Sherlock Holmes films - and while it never really transcends pastiche, its ambitions don't lie in that direction. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 05/28/2019
2/5
The high-octane thrill of Guy Ritchie's Sherlock films has been replaced by boring, hot guys suavely saving the world in this remake of the 60s TV show. Go to Full Review Max Weiss Baltimore Magazine 06/12/2016
2.5/4
I enjoyed The Man from U.N.C.L.E well enough, and I suspect you will, too. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 12
3/4
A worthwhile endeavor, with Ritchie toning down the spastic shooting style that all but destroyed his Sherlock Holmes films with Robert Downey Jr. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 08/23/2025
6/10
The combination of cheeky characters, quirky camerawork, upbeat music (or highly contrasting tunes), snazzy editing, and loads of humor helps to make this project consistently entertaining. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson 07/20/2025
4/5
In true spy movie fashion, the twists, turns, double crosses, and double agents pepper in nicely beside lavish locations, smooth style, and cunning action sequences. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 2d Not as good as the original TV Series! See more Tony F @Batmorph Aug 17 The problem with The Man From Uncle (movie) is that it isn't The Man From Uncle (The series). There's no secret underground HQ, no inverted triangular ID badges. Henry Cavill tries desperately hard to sound like Robert Vaughn, and looks nothing like him. Oh, did I mention there's no SECRET UNDERGROUND HQ! To top it all, they did away with Jerry Goldsmith's iconic theme tune. If you're too young to recall the original, you can sit back and enjoy this version, but seriously, Guy Ritchie should have removed any mention of the acronym "U.N.C.L.E." and called it something else. See more Avi P @RT68872000 Aug 11 Massively underrated! See more Chris S @Janomi Jul 19 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is at its best as a cool, stylish 1960s spy throwback. The costumes, music, cars, production design, split screens, and European locations give the movie a sharp flavor, and Guy Ritchie keeps it slick without making it feel too serious. Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer work really well as mismatched rivals. Napoleon Solo is smooth, polished, and smug, while Illya Kuryakin is intense, impatient, and always close to losing his temper. Their constant competition gives the film a fun buddy-spy rhythm. Alicia Vikander brings charm and intelligence to Gaby, making her more than just the woman caught between the two leads. The action is stylish, the pacing is breezy, and the dry humor fits the Cold War setting. The main weakness is that Victoria Vinciguerra looks the part but does not leave a huge impression as the villain. Still, this is a very entertaining, well-executed spy comedy with a great sense of style. See more Charlie S @RT60494889 Jul 12 Cavill and Hammer were absolutely brilliant casting choices, perfectly embodying the yin and yang of the film. Their characters are wonderfully balanced, and their chemistry alone is worth watching for. Guy Ritchie delivers exactly what you'd expect from a Guy Ritchie film, and I'm all for it. See more Nigel S @Funkleberry May 22 Like Mission Impossible, the modern remake missed most of the joys of the original series. I love Guy Ritchie at his best. Whilst stylish and mildly entertaining, it was two dimensional in its execution. See more Read all reviews
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Guy Ritchie

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Henry Cavill

Solo

Armie Hammer

Illya

Alicia Vikander

Gaby

Elizabeth Debicki

Victoria

Luca Calvani

Alexander

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(L-R) Henry Cavill as Napoleon Solo and Armie Hammer as Illya Kuryakin in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Henry Cavill as Napoleon Solo and Elizabeth Debicki as Victoria Vinciguerra in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (L-R) Armie Hammer as Illya Kuryakin, Alicia Vikander as Gaby Teller and Luca Calvani as Alexander in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Henry Cavill as Napoleon Solo in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Armie Hammer as Illya Kuryakin in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Hugh Grant as Waverly in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Alicia Vikander as Gaby Teller in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Luca Calvani as Alexander and Alicia Vikander as Gaby Teller in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Henry Cavill as Napoleon Solo and Elizabeth Debicki as Victoria Vinciguerra in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." (L-R) Henry Cavill as Napoleon Solo and Armie Hammer as Illya Kuryakin in "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." View more photos

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Synopsis 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 (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) 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.
Director
Guy Ritchie
Producer
John Davis, Lionel Wigram, Guy Ritchie, Steve Clark-Hall
Screenwriter
Guy Ritchie, Lionel Wigram
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Davis Entertainment, Ritchie/Wigram
Rating
PG-13 (Partial Nudity|Action/Violence|Some Suggestive Content)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 14, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 28, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.4M
Runtime
1h 56m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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