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21 Bridges

  • 2019
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
79K
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POPULARITY
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89
Chadwick Boseman in 21 Bridges (2019)
An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy. As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the island.
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An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.

  • Director
    • Brian Kirk
  • Writers
    • Adam Mervis
    • Matthew Michael Carnahan
  • Stars
    • Chadwick Boseman
    • Sienna Miller
    • J.K. Simmons
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    79K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,939
    89
    • Director
      • Brian Kirk
    • Writers
      • Adam Mervis
      • Matthew Michael Carnahan
    • Stars
      • Chadwick Boseman
      • Sienna Miller
      • J.K. Simmons
    • 553User reviews
    • 174Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman
    • Andre Davis
    Sienna Miller
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    • Frankie Burns
    J.K. Simmons
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    Stephan James
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    Taylor Kitsch
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    Sarah Ellen Stephens
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      • Brian Kirk
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      • Matthew Michael Carnahan
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    7timucin_savas

    Not bad I guess!

    The film was a pleasant surprise. Nothing new here but the camera work and action scenes were marvelous. Although the plot is not original the story was fine with good editing. Interesting take on "Manhattan island", however the script could have been better and acting was average at times. Nice Friday night flick!
    7kosmasp

    Predictable but enjoyable

    I don't think there are many things that will be open or rather not openly foreseeable for most of the viewers. I did have one character reveal that I did not think about, but other than that ... But as it is, this movie works as a thriller, even when you know what's up.

    Our Black Panther is doing a great job as a stern and immovable cop, with a tough Sienna Miller to his side. Fighting to bring justice and being very aware of local geography (not sure if it is entirely plausible what happens, but it helps further the tension and keep you on the edge of your seat).

    Twists aside, this is fun and action packed, what more can one ask for? Yes a few things more, but this is decent
    8trakev-61852

    Solid old school cop thriller

    Good old fashioned cops and robbers movie,solid acting and great shootouts.Wish there was more of this type of movie!
    7Calicodreamin

    Pretty good

    Overall I thought this was a pretty good action thriller. While the storyline was a bit simplistic and predictable, the execution was top notch. Boseman played the part of hardened cop really well, and the supporting characters held their own. The storyline had good flow and kept up a good pace throughout. Enjoyable and worth the time to watch.
    6subxerogravity

    Tight action movie.

    I thought it was pretty thrilling and suspenseful police drama, that went fast enough not to bore me. I found the production to be pretty big with the whole thing about the movie being produced by the same guys who made Avengers: End game and it has a decent set of actors in it, but you're not going to get any substance from it. No depth just action. It has a message but the message does not out weight the dramatic action sequences. The Russo brothers could have done so much more with what they were given but they didn't. And is that what Chadwick Boseman really sounds like? I herd him mimic so many famous black people that I had no idea what he actually sounds like. Anyway. It's a good popcorn eating action movie. It's not met to win awards just make you satisfied when spending the two hours to see it.

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    • Trivia
      Chadwick Boseman donated part of his own salary for this film to secure Sienna Miller as a co-star when the studio refused to match her salary demands.
    • Goofs
      When police cars were rushing into Chinatown, those who can read Chinese can clearly see that the sign on the archway above reads "Philadelphia Chinatown", not the Manhattan Chinatown in which the story took place. In fact, New York City's Chinatown does not have an archway.
    • Quotes

      Andre Davis: We got twenty-one bridges in and out of Manhattan. Shut them down. Three rivers. Close them. Four tunnels. Block them. Stop every train and loop the subways. Then, we flood the island with blue.

    • Connections
      Featured in NFL Monday Night Football: Week 9: Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Crema, Crema
      Written by Francisco Rosado Rosario

      Performed by Pirulo Y La Tribu

      Courtesy of Universal Music Latin Entertainment under license from Universal Music Enterprises

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official site (Japan)
      • STXfilms (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nueva York sin salida
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA(primary location)
    • Production companies
      • AGBO
      • Huayi Brothers Media
      • Huayi Brothers
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $33,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $28,539,757
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,261,268
      • Nov 24, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $49,939,757
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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