directed by: Dominic Cooke, year: 2020
actors: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel Brosnahan, Merab Ninidze, Jessie Buckley

Based on the true Cold War story, The Courier follows British businessman Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch), recruited by MI6 and the CIA to broker a crucial information exchange with Soviet officer Oleg Penkovsky. As Wynne travels across Europe, he becomes a pivotal link in averting a nuclear crisis, facing endless scrutiny, constant danger, and the risk to his family. The film blends procedural espionage with intimate moral choices and quiet heroism. The tension comes from real-world stakes and restrained performances that emphasize character over explosions, delivering a sober, human portrait of courage under pressure.

Spy, Spy Thriller, Historical Drama, Biographical, Cold War, Based On True Events