IMDb 6.7 2019 HD

21 Bridges

21 Bridges

2019
Action Crime Drama
100 min R USA
6.768 / 10
6.7 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Brian Kirk / Katri Billard / Charles S. Rowe / Xanthus Valan / Andy Gill / Shane B. Scott / Drew Ritson / Spiro Razatos / John Rusk / Jakub Porembski / Michele Ziegler / Dan Majkut
Starring
Chadwick Boseman / Sienna Miller / J.K. Simmons / Stephan James / Taylor Kitsch / Keith David / Alexander Siddig / Louis Cancelmi

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

tense gripping solid procedural conspiracy action gritty suspenseful predictable engaging intense

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 8, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A high-octane cat-and-mouse game unfolds in '21 Bridges,' a film that thrives on its relentless pace and the formidable presence of Chadwick Boseman. The decision to seal off Manhattan provides a unique and potent backdrop for the unfolding…

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Oliver Hayes
Apr 8, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'21 Bridges' presents an intriguing setup: a detective hunting cop killers with the entire city shut down. Chadwick Boseman is, as always, a magnetic presence, lending dignity to a character who navigates a grim landscape. The film boasts…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 8, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

From its opening moments, '21 Bridges' plunges the audience into a gripping, nocturnal chase. Chadwick Boseman delivers a performance of gravitas, embodying a detective wrestling with the moral complexities of his job. The film's strength lies in its…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 8, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This is a film that knows exactly what it wants to be: a propulsive, no-nonsense crime thriller. '21 Bridges' excels in its pacing, rarely letting up as Boseman's detective races against time and a creeping sense of betrayal.…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 8, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Chadwick Boseman anchors '21 Bridges' with a performance of quiet intensity, portraying a detective caught in a relentless night-time pursuit. The film effectively crafts a sense of claustrophobia and urgency as the city's arteries are shut down, turning…

FAQs

'21 Bridges' is a standalone feature film. It tells a complete story within its runtime, focusing on a single, high-stakes investigation. While it features a compelling premise and a strong cast, it does not operate as part of a larger cinematic universe or franchise, offering a contained thriller experience.