Synopsis : A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, Bridge of Spies tells the story of James Donovan (Tom Hanks), a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust in the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a near-impossible mission to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. High stakes and suspense power a story inspired by true events that captures the essence of a man who risked everything, and that vividly brings his personal journey to life. (Synopsis taken from DVD back cover information).

This film contains infrequent strong language, moderate threat and violence.