The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
Kernel Score: 79% · 6,755 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Action, Adventure
Released: 2015-08-13
Runtime: 116 minutes
Is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. worth watching?
Worth watching. A stylish 1960s spy caper from Guy Ritchie, with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer as rival agents forced to team up. It's slick, funny and light, and it cares more about charm than plot.
Watch it if you
- like retro spy capers
- enjoy buddy comedy with polish
- want something stylish and light
Skip it if you
- want tense, realistic spy drama
- dislike flippant tone
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
- Free with ads: YouTube
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
At the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization plans to use nuclear weapons and technology to upset the fragile balance of power between the United States and Soviet Union. CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the evildoers in their tracks. The duo's only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is a stylish PG-13 Cold War spy caper with action-movie violence but a light, comedic tone.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Spy action with gunplay, chases, and a nuclear-weapons plot, kept relatively bloodless and glossy.
- Language: Some — Mild to moderate profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
If you liked The Man from U.N.C.L.E., these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015) — 86%: Stylish, tongue-in-cheek spy adventure.
- Charade (1963) — 87%: Classic romantic spy caper with wit.
- OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006) — 82%: Retro spy comedy with a clueless agent.
- Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) — 80%: Polished spy action with big set pieces.
- Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) — 89%: Ritchie's earlier crime caper, quick and funny.
- The Gentlemen (2020) — 86%: Ritchie's slick crime comedy with a great cast.
Director
Cast
- Henry Cavill as Napoleon Solo
- Armie Hammer as Illya Kuryakin
- Alicia Vikander as Gaby Teller
- Elizabeth Debicki as Victoria Vinciguerra
- Luca Calvani as Alexander
- Sylvester Groth as Uncle Rudi
- Hugh Grant as Waverly
- Jared Harris as Sanders
- Christian Berkel as Udo
- Misha Kuznetsov as Oleg
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. FAQ
Is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. worth watching?
Worth watching. A stylish 1960s spy caper from Guy Ritchie, with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer as rival agents forced to team up. It's slick, funny and light, and it cares more about charm than plot.
Where can I watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Man from U.N.C.L.E. OK for kids?
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is a stylish PG-13 Cold War spy caper with action-movie violence but a light, comedic tone.
What movies are like The Man from U.N.C.L.E.?
If you liked The Man from U.N.C.L.E., try Kingsman: The Secret Service, Charade, OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.