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Breach

2007
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 50m
Inspired by true events, Breach is a dramatic thriller set inside the halls of the FBI -- the gatekeeper of the nation's most sensitive and potentially volatile secrets. Following his success with the electrifying and acclaimed "Shattered Glass," co-writer/director Billy Ray explores more deeply the disillusionment and questionable moral mentorship of a young idealist. (Universal Pictures)
Directed by:
Billy Ray Billy Ray
Written by:
Billy Ray Billy Ray Adam Mazer Bill Rotko
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Starring:
Laura Linney Laura Linney Dennis Haysbert Dennis Haysbert Chris Cooper Chris Cooper Ryan Phillippe Ryan Phillippe Kathleen Quinlan Kathleen Quinlan Bruce Davison Bruce Davison Gary Cole Gary Cole Caroline Dhavernas Caroline Dhavernas
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Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Latin, Russian, Arabic
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Breach

2007
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 50m
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doctor7doctor7
Rated 07 Mar 2007
85
83rd
It was honestly very, very good. No silly action or ridiculous side plots, just a very, very good spy movie. Chris Cooper is absolutely amazing in this film and I wouldn't be surprised if this is the role he's remembered for. Ryan Phillippe is also excellent and I firmly believe he deserves credit for his performance as well.
Rated 07 Mar 2007
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 10 Mar 2007
3
38th
A smart and highly competent spy movie; Ray makes no attempt to tug the heartstrings or pump up adrenaline with overdone action sequences. It's a textbook model of allowing good acting and writing to create tension and interest. I'd definitely recommend this.
Rated 10 Mar 2007
timmotimmo
Rated 24 Jun 2010
70
28th
A very solid thriller kept taut by the always excellent Chris Cooper and a strong supporting cast.
Rated 24 Jun 2010
wicheWiche
Rated 23 Feb 2009
85
89th
Very good espionage trill with some good camerawork and a story that's built very good. Chris Cooper is superb but also Ryan Phillippe is outstanding. It's a powerful story and if you know that it's also a true story, it's even more extraordinary.
Rated 23 Feb 2009
rancocRancoc
Rated 24 Feb 2007
95
80th
great movie, suspenseful, even though you know the outcome, you are kept on the edge of your seat in many scenes
Rated 24 Feb 2007
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 28 Jul 2008
90
93rd
Phenomenal FBI film, Chris Cooper is absolutely dynamite in this role, probably Ryan Phillippe at his best, Laura Linney is a very strong character whom you can't help but sympathize with.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
monstergearMonsterGear
Rated 11 Sep 2007
93
94th
Works an astonishing amount of tension into simple exchanges and situations. A fascinating case and a fascinating film.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
lucky7lucky7
Rated 28 Jan 2008
98
99th
this movie is so underrated! chris cooper should have won an emmy or something for his performance here. ryan phillippe does a great job as the hero and laura linney is really good in her dead serious role. the story is brilliant and really keeps people on the edge of their seat.
Rated 28 Jan 2008
bojanpopicbojanpopic
Rated 08 Mar 2008
88
82nd
Great movie! But, even more, it's a great true story! Read more about it, real life is even more interesting then movie!
Rated 08 Mar 2008
max22max22
Rated 24 Feb 2007
38
11th
Makes the mistake of focusing on the bland Phillippe rather than the great Cooper -- we're given next to no insight about what makes Hanssen tick, and in the end the whole thing is a waste.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
geohawkgeohawk
Rated 31 Jul 2011
85
57th
They keep using the word "worst" in this movie in a way that makes it seem like Hanssen spent his time talking into a shoe phone. And if he did, I bet Chris Cooper could totally sell it--the deadly serious but reverent menace as an odor-eater falls out onto his face. Ryan Phillipe has yet to convince me of his talent, and Laura Linney is good, but not good enough to make you forget how badly her dialogue is written.
Rated 31 Jul 2011
robotjazzrobotjazz
Rated 10 Jul 2007
87
92nd
Chris Cooper shows why he should have more starring roles, as his performance has everything to do with why this movie was engaging, dramatic, and smart.
Rated 10 Jul 2007
lennyneroLennyNero
Rated 02 Jan 2008
80
80th
Great performance by Chris Cooper.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
spleenspleen
Rated 29 Aug 2013
80
69th
The tension of the political/spy subject matter is heightened by Chris Cooper wearing more makeup than a rodeo clown turning tricks in Time Square.
Rated 29 Aug 2013
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 14 Oct 2008
80
80th
A suspense different. It has no big scares, the suspense is all on account of empathy with the characters and expect to know the truth.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 04 Nov 2009
75
39th
Somewhat suspenseful, somewhat thrilling, enjoyable enough.
Rated 04 Nov 2009
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 27 Feb 2013
70
77th
Breach is a rare type of movie. It manages to be quite thrilling despite you knowing the ending. You know how specific scenes will play out as soon as they start, and yet they excite you regardless. Chris Cooper's performance drives the film forward, and without him making for a scary, yet sympathetic villain, we would have no movie. It's not a biopic, and I'm sure much of it was dramatized, but this is one journey that is definitely worth taking.
Rated 27 Feb 2013
simon_franksSimon Franks
Rated 20 Jan 2009
80
32nd
I thought it was a pretty good movie with a decent amount of suspense. However, what was so astounding and shocking for me personally was the fact that as I was watching the movie, I started realizing that I know one of the characters being portrayed personally as I used to be a colleague of hers when i lived in the States. Namely, Juliana. So for me personally this is a movie that I can't possibly ever forget.
Rated 20 Jan 2009
herbert_ederHerbert Eder
Rated 09 Dec 2007
70
57th
It's thanks to Chris Cooper's portrayal of the highly intelligent, deeply religious Hanssen who is so convinced of his own righteousness that he doesn't recognize he behaves like a sullen child that Breach is worth watching.
Rated 09 Dec 2007
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 30 Mar 2008
3
24th
There's relatively little insight into the life of Robert Hanssen, the history he has had, and how he has effected the United States within this movie, which proves to be a bit disappointing.
Rated 30 Mar 2008
philipPhilip
Rated 06 Jan 2008
70
56th
If you're looking for hardcore action, this is the wrong movie for you. If you on the other hand are looking for a really good thriller, you might be on to something here. Although a bit slow at places, "Breach" provides great suspense and during some parts it really sucked me in. Copper provides excellent, down to earth acting and Phillippe ain't too far behind. A good movie.
Rated 06 Jan 2008
pigletPiglet
Rated 17 Jun 2009
70
59th
It tries to be clever but really isn't, but some great acting pulls it through.
Rated 17 Jun 2009
videoetronVideoetron
Rated 29 Mar 2021
72
83rd
I was fearing it would be some over the top action thriller, or end with a predictable plot twist, but they managed to not play with sensationalism like that and still deliver a story with some tension.
Rated 29 Mar 2021
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 22 Jan 2021
60
39th
ugh that ending...
Rated 22 Jan 2021
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 10 Mar 2008
79
57th
A pretty good political thriller with solid performances except for Dhavernas' accent. I can't say anything was especially impressive but without any real weaknesses it makes for solid thoughtful entertainment.
Rated 10 Mar 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
68
65th
Pretty effective slow burn thriller. Not a huge fan of Phillippe's but it works here. Cooper as usual is very good.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 29 Jun 2008
63
55th
Very well executed story, good acting work from Chris Cooper and I always appereciate the strong acting of Laura Linney. Ryan Phillippe's got much to learn. Unfortunately I was not much keen of this kind of story. Pacing of the story was okay.
Rated 29 Jun 2008
leshiileshii
Rated 17 Sep 2007
76
70th
Solid movie.
Rated 17 Sep 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 14 Jun 2007
67
36th
I dunno but it wasnt all that great.
Rated 14 Jun 2007
cowmanCowman
Rated 18 Jun 2008
70
56th
A little slow paced sometimes, but the solid performances and rather interesting story make up for it.
Rated 18 Jun 2008
halfjapaneseHalfJapanese
Rated 24 Jan 2009
70
40th
A decent-enough thriller. Not entirely memorable, but well-made and based on an interesting story.
Rated 24 Jan 2009
lynchmidgetLynchMidget
Rated 14 Jul 2008
60
39th
Average. That's all. Chris Cooper is good, however.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 08 Jul 2007
88
89th
Totally made by Chris Cooper. Ryan Phillippe did a pretty good job of studying Ethan Hawke's role in Training Day, too.
Rated 08 Jul 2007
timon88Timon88
Rated 16 May 2017
53
48th
The whole thing could have stood some better writing, but it's decent entertainment. Chris Cooper is (fortunately) excellent, and Laura Linney is, as always, entrancing. And I like Ryan Phillippe the grown-up actor inifinitely more than RP the twink.
Rated 16 May 2017
naurunauru
Rated 20 Apr 2013
60
57th
Chris Cooper is excellent, Ryan Phillippe is mediocre. Overall it averages to a decent spy flick for fans of the genre.
Rated 20 Apr 2013
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
65
30th
Amusing
Rated 26 Jan 2009
sharpcoolsharpcool
Rated 07 Apr 2009
75
64th
Chris Cooper plays one of the most anal-retentive characters in modern cinema.
Rated 07 Apr 2009
claire_bearClaire-Bear
Rated 02 Feb 2008
64
4th
Trails off in the end, but an okay thriller.
Rated 02 Feb 2008
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 15 Jul 2012
61
16th
Pretty solid espionage thriller where the suspense is in the little human details where an error has enormous implications. Classily made, with a good cast it still felt a little inert to me.
Rated 15 Jul 2012
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 20 Oct 2010
20
41st
"The best thing that can be said about Breach is that it isn't directed by Tony Scott." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 20 Oct 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 08 Nov 2009
55
49th
Good film.
Rated 08 Nov 2009
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Dec 2011
77
63rd
This is a nicely done film that isn't too flashy. Chris Cooper gives a great performance. This story is simple yet very interesting.
Rated 22 Dec 2011
amerigoamerigo
Rated 27 Dec 2008
82
78th
A chess game of topnotch acting. Not much beyond that, but it's enough to make a good film.
Rated 27 Dec 2008
lavos222lavos222
Rated 16 Feb 2008
81
53rd
Superb spy thriller. Great performances by Chris Cooper and Ryan Phillipe (!). It's everything The Good Shepherd failed at being...
Rated 16 Feb 2008
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 24 Jul 2008
71
79th
good movie
Rated 24 Jul 2008
cinesexualcinesexual
Rated 24 Jun 2013
82
82nd
Taut, violence-free espionage thriller about capturing red-handed the perpetrator of the biggest US security breach ever. Both Cooper and the sometimes underestimated Phillippe are equally fine with a subtle script that interrogates the psychologies of a traitor and an ambitious aspiring agent as they get to know each other's betrayals and loyalties. Despite the assured outcome, director Ray never lets us feel comfortable with any quick judgements or the open questions raised. Refreshing.
Rated 24 Jun 2013
forehead1forehead1
Rated 21 Nov 2012
60
71st
Decent cast, performances and script in this based-on-true-story spy-catching tale that manages to hold your attention throughout, and even throw in a couple of genuinely suspenseful scenes to boot. The humdrum stuff with Eric and his wife aside, there's nothing wrong with Breach at all: it just misses that extra little something to raise it above many other similar efforts.
Rated 21 Nov 2012
lonercmlonercm
Rated 06 Mar 2007
80
43rd
Far too much time is spent with Phillipe and his wife, both of whom are total blanks. Still, Chris Cooper is excellent despite the lack of any real development, and Laura Linney is also very good as his chief pursuer.
Rated 06 Mar 2007
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 09 Jan 2013
55
35th
5+ pretty good
Rated 09 Jan 2013
edwardedward
Rated 30 Jul 2020
79
60th
A solid political thriller with a great performance from Cooper. Not extraordinary, the writing is a bit dry, but it's an easy watch. Not quite enough backstory in the character development of Hanssen.
Rated 30 Jul 2020
leemarvinsleemarvins
Rated 18 Feb 2024
70
47th
Cooper always kills it, we need more Chris Cooper movies. He's so good that he elevates his co-stars. The preachy middle part kinda sags, but Cooper makes middling scenes worthwhile.
Rated 18 Feb 2024
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 07 Dec 2009
75
37th
A good FBI thriller, not the best movie, but certainly well acted by Chris Cooper
Rated 07 Dec 2009
icarusIcarus
Rated 11 Feb 2008
70
41st
Really liked the sense of sadness that permeated the climax. It would have been easy for a movie like this to grandstand and celebrate justice being done. Rather, it reminded us what a sad man Hanssen was.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 02 Nov 2015
69
53rd
Is very on the nose, narratively speaking, especially when it comes to writing and direction. Performances and music are really cool.
Rated 02 Nov 2015
dustydDustyd
Rated 17 Sep 2007
65
49th
well acted but not very engaging
Rated 17 Sep 2007
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 26 Sep 2007
72
51st
Billy Ray's directing debut Shattered Glass had complete confidence in the dramatic power of intelligent people figuring out deception. In it's best moments, his follow-up Breach shares some of the same qualities. Unfortunately, Ray too often indulges in dramatic license that rings false. When immersed in the methodical, frustrating effort to get close to the paranoid Hanssen, the film is at its best, filled with shrewd, telling details and fascinating interplay between the characters.
Rated 26 Sep 2007
lenaclena_c
Rated 25 May 2015
3
43rd
Despite the based-on-a-true-story-fact and really great acting (!), I still needed something more to engage in the thrill.
Rated 25 May 2015

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