Breach

Genre: Crime

Worldwide gross$41.0M

In February, 2001, Robert Hanssen, a senior agent with 25 years in the FBI, is arrested for spying. Jump back two months: Eric O'Neill, a computer specialist who wants to be made an agent is assigned to clerk for Hanssen and to write down everything Hanssen does. O'Neill's told it's an investigation of Hanssen's sexual habits. Within weeks, the crusty Hanssen, a devout Catholic, has warmed to O'Neill, who grows to respect Hanssen. O'Neill's wife resents Hanssen's intrusiveness; the personal and professional stakes get higher. How they catch Hanssen and why he spies become the film's story. Can O'Neill help catch red-handed "the worst spy in history" and hold onto his personal life?

🏆 1 win & 3 nominations total

Genres

Biography, Crime, Drama

Director

Billy Ray

Cast

Chris Cooper, Ryan Phillippe, Dennis Haysbert

Released

16 February 2007

Runtime

1h 50m

Certificate

PG-13

IMDb rating

7 / 10

Votes

63,332

Metascore

74

Rotten Tomatoes

83%

Box office

$33,231,264

Budget

$23,000,000

Edition

Base