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  • 2015
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 44 m
  • 2015
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 44 m

Summary When charismatic terrorist Adem Qasim (Elyes Gabel) escapes from MI5 custody during a high profile handover, legendary operative Harry Pearce (Peter Firth), Head of Counter-terrorism, is blamed. Disgraced and forced to resign, Harry disappears without a trace. With MI5 on its knees in the wake of the Qasim debacle and facing controversia...

Directed By: Bharat Nalluri

Written By: Jonathan Brackley, Sam Vincent, David Wolstencroft

  • 2015
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 44 m
  • 2015
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 44 m

MI-5

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
47
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 18 User Ratings
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Summary When charismatic terrorist Adem Qasim (Elyes Gabel) escapes from MI5 custody during a high profile handover, legendary operative Harry Pearce (Peter Firth), Head of Counter-terrorism, is blamed. Disgraced and forced to resign, Harry disappears without a trace. With MI5 on its knees in the wake of the Qasim debacle and facing controversia...

Directed By: Bharat Nalluri

Written By: Jonathan Brackley, Sam Vincent, David Wolstencroft

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
47
23% Positive
3 Reviews
69% Mixed
9 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
47
23% Positive
3 Reviews
69% Mixed
9 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review

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70
Dec 4, 2015
The cast and crew work like a well-oiled machine, delivering the quality drama we've come to expect from British TV imports.
By Martin Tsai FULL REVIEW
63
Dec 4, 2015
An action espionage tale vaguely in the Jason Bourne mold, MI-5 does indeed play like a TV spin-off, but one in which the filmmakers said to their team, “Listen up, all! We’re now doing the cinema version. What can we do to make it cinematic?”
By Godfrey Cheshire FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 30, 2015
Overall, excitement levels are moderate. But even if the film can’t match Hollywood for spectacle, there’s a sobering sense of the painful sacrifices and compromises facing those who toil in secret to keep us safe from harm.
By Trevor Johnston FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 30, 2015
The aesthetic, tone and performances result in a package that sits alongside similar Hollywood fare comfortably. However, in an industry that demands even the most famous spies to try something different, Nalluri's film never stands out.
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40
Dec 1, 2015
Led by the honorably dour Firth and the charisma-free Harington, MI-5 is convoluted and dull, though Harry's revenge against that dastardly mole is pleasingly diabolical. But it's too little too late.
By Chuck Wilson FULL REVIEW
40
Nov 30, 2015
As a film, it feels like a bunch of people pretending to be in a film. As a continuation of the show’s faintly ridiculous appeal, it has enjoyable moments.
By Tim Robey FULL REVIEW
38
Dec 2, 2015
Standard issue spy stuff, a surprise or two, a shootout or three. Nothing you should pay money to see in a theater.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 18 User Ratings
6.2
50% Positive
9 Ratings
39% Mixed
7 Ratings
11% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 18 User Ratings
6.2
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39% Mixed
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11% Negative
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Production Company Shine Pictures, Kudos Film and Television, Pinewood Pictures, Creative England, Isle of Man Film, Shotz Production Service, Altitude Film Entertainment
Release Date Dec 4, 2015
Duration 1 h 44 m
Rating R
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Tagline Loyalty is treason
Website https://www.facebook.com/spooksthemovie
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Awards

World Soundtrack Awards
• 1 Nomination
Golden Trailer Awards
• 1 Nomination

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