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Black Bag

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2025 | 94 min | Mystery, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband – also a legendary agent – faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 WGA Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $60 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 811K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Steven Soderbergh

  • Cate BlanchettKathryn St. Jean
  • Michael FassbenderGeorge Woodhouse
  • Tom BurkeFreddie Smalls
  • Marisa AbelaClarissa Dubose
  • Regé-Jean PageCol James Stokes
  • Naomie HarrisDr Zoe Vaughn
  • Gustaf SkarsgårdPhilip Meacham
  • Kae AlexanderAnna Ko
  • Martin BassindaleSecurity Guard
  • Pierce BrosnanArthur Stieglitz