Spooks: The Greater Good
Spooks: The Greater Good

Spooks: The Greater Good

2015Movie104 minEnglish

During a handover to the head of counter-terrorism of MI5, Harry Pearce, a terrorist escapes custody. When Harry disappears soon after, his protégé is tasked with finding out what happened as an impending attack on London looms, and eventually uncovers a deadly conspiracy.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users62%
Director: Bharat NalluriGenres: Action, Thriller, Spy

Plot Summary

When a highly dangerous terrorist is broken out of MI5 custody during a handover, the entire agency is compromised. Section D is activated to hunt down the escaped prisoner, but they soon discover that the threat is far greater than they imagined. With the threat reaching the highest levels of government, the team must race against time to prevent a catastrophic attack on London.

Critical Reception

Spooks: The Greater Good received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising the action sequences and Kit Harington's performance, while others found the plot predictable and lacking the depth of the original television series. Audience reception was generally more favorable, appreciating the return to the Spooks universe and its thrilling narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and Kit Harington's central performance.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot that doesn't quite live up to the series' legacy.
  • Some found it a satisfying, albeit somewhat generic, spy thriller.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the return of the Spooks franchise and the exciting spy-thriller elements. Some viewers felt it was a solid entry into the genre, while others noted it didn't quite reach the heights of the original series.

Fun Fact

The film is a standalone feature film continuation of the popular British spy drama series 'Spooks' (also known as 'MI-5'), which concluded its 10-season run in 2011.

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