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Breach

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Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe), a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to work with renowned agent Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper). However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country.
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Critics Consensus

Powered by Chris Cooper's masterful performance, Breach is a tense and engaging portrayal of the FBI's infamous turncoat.

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Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard Aug 31, 2007
3/5
Breach is slow, but never ponderous, and not at all like your average spy thriller. It has less obvious thrills and more depth. Go to Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) Aug 31, 2007
3/5
A sombre game of cat-and-mouse. What it lacks in genuine tension it amply compensates in the understated performances of the two leads. Go to Full Review David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) Aug 31, 2007
Intriguing and intelligent, Breach may be too understated for its own good. Go to Full Review Jana Monji Age of the Geek Apr 11, 2025
4/5
It's worth remembering this astonishing bit of US history, where a young investigator took down his boss, an FBI agent named Robert Hanssen. These two men are caught between truth and lies and only one of them likes the lie. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Feb 19, 2021
2.5/4
Cooper works hard to provide any psychological subtext to the story behind the headlines. Go to Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site Feb 14, 2021
Breach sheds no light on any of the potentially fascinating material. ... The film prides itself on not being able to explain anything about Hanssen's activities. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Teddy S @Teddy_S Aug 31, 2026 Surprisingly compelling, without the need for any kind of loud Hollywood set-pieces. Chris Cooper's performance in the lead role is both intense and nuanced. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 2, 2025 1 hour and 50 minutes based on a true story. Rated PG-13 for Sexual Content, Language and Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jelisije J @jjosifovic Mar 29, 2025 A good realistic biopic of the discovery and uncovering of the spy who infiltrated America and sold it secrets to the Russians. See more Alain E @AlainE Mar 5, 2025 Very well done movie about the real life traitor Robert Hanssen. A less artful script would have stressed a fake patriotism or create unnecessary confrontations. The plmoves very well until the final resolution. The case itself provides of course another example that proves that religiosity and the Christian (or any other) faith hardly builds an ethical person. See more iDream Z @iDream Feb 20, 2025 Good espionage movie with a great performance by Chris Cooper. The actual sequence of events were probably less dramatic and boring so Hollywood takes some artistic freedom to make it more existing and squeeze it into a two hour movie. See more J T @Latinalove Feb 12, 2025 Really interesting movie about a true story. It is a little slower paced, so expect that. But I thought it had some thrilling moments and I really liked the fact that it was based on a true story. I would recommend it. See more Read all reviews
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Billy Ray

Director

Chris Cooper

Robert Hanssen

Ryan Phillippe

Eric O'Neill

Laura Linney

Kate Burroughs

Dennis Haysbert

Dan Plesac

Gary Cole

Rich Garces

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Synopsis Eric O'Neill (Ryan Phillippe), a low-level surveillance expert with the FBI, believes he is accomplishing his dream of becoming a full-fledged agent, with his unexpected promotion and assignment to work with renowned agent Robert Hanssen (Chris Cooper). However, he soon learns the reason for his promotion is to gain Hanssen's trust and find proof that he is a traitor to the country.
Director
Billy Ray
Producer
Bobby Newmyer, Scott Strauss, Scott Kroopf
Screenwriter
Adam Mazer, William Rotko, Billy Ray
Distributor
Universal
Production Co
Outlaw Productions, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Universal Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Content|Language|Violence)
Genre
Biography, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 16, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.0M
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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