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The Courier (12A)

Members' Screening

,Barbican Cinema 2
Benedict Cumberbatch sits on a plan wearing a suit

Benedict Cumberbatch is a businessman turned international spy in this gripping thriller. 

Based on the extraordinary true story, The Courier follows Grenville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch), a British businessman recruited by MI6 to gain intelligence on the Soviet Union. Taking place in a post cold war setting, Wynne, develops an unlikely relationship with Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze) a lieutenant in the Soviet Intelligence Agency. The pair work towards the prevention of nuclear intervention during the Cuban Missile Crisis. 

The Courier is an exciting yet charming espionage film that will keep you guessing throughout. 

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United Kingdom / United States 2021 Dir Dominic Cooke 112 min

 

Booking is essential. Unless or until guidance changes, six people or two households of any size can visit together as a group. Please only sit directly beside someone from your household or support bubble, and avoid moving seats when you arrive, so we can keep social distancing in place between you and other groups. 

Before the film, you’re welcome to eat and drink in the Cinema Café area, although the cinema foyer spaces won’t be available at the moment, to allow for social distancing.

Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.