21 Bridges

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.

Critics generally found the film moderately entertaining and propelled by Chadwick Boseman's intensity, while considering its conspiracy plot predictable and uneven.

• Manhattan is closed to all entry and exit across its 21 bridges during the manhunt.
• Andre uncovers a conspiracy linking fellow police officers to a criminal empire.
• Andre must determine which officers he can trust while both criminals and police pursue him.
• Andre has one night to solve the case and prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan.

• The Taking of Pelham 123Shares a one-night urban manhunt, institutional corruption, police conspiracies, and propulsive crime-thriller pacing.
• SerpicoShares a morally tense detective investigation, corrupt law enforcement, and gritty neo-noir action in New York City.
• Die Hard with a VengeanceShares an isolated citywide pursuit, escalating police violence, and a protagonist forced to question official authority.
• Inside ManShares conspiracy-driven detective work, compromised institutions, and hard-edged urban thriller atmosphere.

Director

Brian Kirk

Release Date

2019-10-24

Runtime

100 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (2266)

What is 21 Bridges about?

A principled NYPD detective seals Manhattan and races through a deadly night to expose a conspiracy inside his own department.

What is 21 Bridges like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of 21 Bridges as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is 21 Bridges violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in 21 Bridges as moderate.

What did critics think of 21 Bridges?

Critics generally found the film moderately entertaining and propelled by Chadwick Boseman's intensity, while considering its conspiracy plot predictable and uneven.

Which films are like 21 Bridges?

Films with a similar feel include The Taking of Pelham 123, Serpico, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Inside Man.

How long is 21 Bridges?

21 Bridges runs 100 minutes.

Where can I watch 21 Bridges?

In United States, 21 Bridges streams on Tubi TV.