The Bricklayer

Film - 2023 - Action & Adventure, Mystery & Thriller

The story

Someone is blackmailing the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists and making it look like the agency is responsible. As the world begins to unite against the U.S., the CIA must lure its most brilliant – and rebellious – operative out of retirement, forcing him to confront his checkered past while unraveling an international conspiracy.

Directed by

Renny Harlin

Starring

Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev, Clifton Collins Jr., Tim Blake Nelson, Ilfenesh Hadera, Oliver Trevena

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 5.2 out of 10

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Film · 2023 · Action & Adventure · Mystery & Thriller

The Bricklayer

75% match1h 50mMA 15+
Netflix
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The story

Someone is blackmailing the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists and making it look like the agency is responsible. As the world begins to unite against the U.S., the CIA must lure its most brilliant – and rebellious – operative out of retirement, forcing him to confront his checkered past while unraveling an international conspiracy.

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The Bricklayer | Official Trailer (HD) | Vertica
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Ratings
IMDb
5.2 / 10
11k votes
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48%
Tomatometer
3.36 / 5
488 ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
5.8 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 50m
RatedMA 15+
Release2023-12-14
Where to watch
Netflix
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