Black Bag (2025)

Q: Is the movie Black Bag based on a true story?

No, Black Bag is not based on true events. The film is, however, inspired by the accounts of real life intelligence agents that writer David Koepp had interviewed while writing the script of the first Mission: Impossible film.

Q: Is Black Bag a good movie?

If you're a fan of the spy thriller genre, Black Bag delivers espionage intrigue and action headlined by the combined presence of Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. It currently holds a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Q: Where was Black Bag filmed?

Black Bag was primarily filmed in London with other scenes also filmed at Pinewood Studios.

Q: Is Black Bag streaming anywhere?

The movie Black Bag is not streaming on any subscription services as of this writing. To watch it at home, you can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Prime Video Store, or similar platforms.

Movie94minsRated M

CTV score6.4/ 10

Where to watch Black Bag in Australia

Black Bag is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription) and Paramount Plus (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $5.99.

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About Black Bag

When his beloved wife is suspected of betraying the nation, an intelligence agent faces the ultimate test - loyalty to his marriage or his country.

Year: 2025
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 94mins
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Top cast: Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris

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More About Black Bag

Steven Soderbergh’s new spy drama follows legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his wife Kathryn St. Jean. When the latter is suspected of betraying her country, George takes on the mission of finding out the truth. With the revelation potentially destroying their lives, will he choose his duty or betray his nation to save his marriage?

Got a question about Black Bag?

Check out frequently asked questions about Black Bag, Steven Soderbergh’s new spy thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.

Is the movie Black Bag based on a true story?

No, Black Bag is not based on true events. The film is, however, inspired by the accounts of real life intelligence agents that writer David Koepp had interviewed while writing the script of the first Mission: Impossible film.

Is Black Bag a good movie?

If you're a fan of the spy thriller genre, Black Bag delivers espionage intrigue and action headlined by the combined presence of Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett. It currently holds a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Where was Black Bag filmed?

Black Bag was primarily filmed in London with other scenes also filmed at Pinewood Studios.

Is Black Bag streaming anywhere?

The movie Black Bag is not streaming on any subscription services as of this writing. To watch it at home, you can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Prime Video Store, or similar platforms.

Where to watch Black Bag in Australia?

Following its theatrical run and weeks or months after debuting on digital streaming (e.g. Apple TV, Prime Video Store, Google TV), Black Bag is likely to stream on BINGE and Foxtel Now. If you prefer a traditional pay TV service, you can watch the movie on Foxtel via the Movies Package.