Wasp Network

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Wasp Network

2019

2h 3m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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A band of Cuban defectors infiltrates anti-Castro terrorist groups in Miami in the early 1990s.

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Wasp Network's talented cast makes this spy drama hard to ignore, even if the mystery at the heart of its storyline is too tangled for its own good.

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

Director Olivier Assayas offers a political thriller that's rich in detail, but primarily invested in human cost.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 9, 2020

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Wasp Network is a haphazard film that can feel like less than the sum of its often glittering parts. But it unsheathes its sting just often enough to keep you on your toes.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 22, 2020

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Mary Sollosi

Entertainment Weekly

Visually, the appeal of Wasp Network is undeniable - all warm, colorful, open spaces, elegantly shot and peopled with beautiful actors. The intrigue could have used some of that heat, too.

Rated: C+

Jun 25, 2020

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Surya Komal

Just for Movie Freaks

Wasp Network does not reach it’s expectations and deteriorates when it comes to narrating a decent story that is coherent in terms of the screenplay and the sluggish pace.

Rated: 1.5/5

May 20, 2025

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

Regardless of the lack of stakes, it is still hard to imagine that given the talent involved, Wasp Network is not better just by pure force of personality.

Rated: D+

Feb 20, 2024

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Wasp Network had the makings of a smash hit with its fascinating story and all-star cast, but unfortunately the story becomes incoherent and convoluted under the weight of its own ambition.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 1, 2022

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Dario S

Learned something new. People saying it's communist propaganda are just coping

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/11/23

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Jim I

Don't be put off by the one star slaughter brought to you by the Miami Cubano Mafia. Their families lost a L O T back when Castro took over, so I don't blame them for the hate. BUT Loved it. A real slow burn espionage film. The first half is setting the table, and the second half, esp after the narration really pops. The grotesque terrorism conducted by the United States (I'm willing to bet that there's $$$ funneled into these Miami mobs from USAID), funded by drug smuggling tells you all you need to know about the character of the ex-pat movement in Miami. In addition, attacking vacationers? Bombing them in hotel lobbies and shooting them up on the beach?...JHC. Some crew of wimps. The performances are extraordinary. My biggest regret is that Cruz & Armas didn't have a chance to share the screen; that would have been fantastic. It's a judicious commentary showing the resilience of Cuba and the sacrifices made by patriots while under assault from terrorism. If you found this review, I suggest you watch 'Cuba Libre' as well

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/23

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Felix R

Complete distortion of reality and historical facts.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/15/22

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Audience Member

A bit long , but a nicely made movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

Leaving politics aside, this movie is a prime example of how to totally waste a top notch cast assembly. Absolutely awful.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

Very much worth it. Leaves you thinking that Cuban spying in Florida must have happened numerous times in its low tech ambience against the mighty high tech of the USA counter-espionage apparatus. Try to watch it as objectively as possible and enjoyment will result. The Cubans are a scruffy bunch, but persistent and intelligent.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Olivier Assayas

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Penélope Cruz

Olga Salanueva

Edgar Ramírez

René González

Gael García Bernal

Gerardo Hernandez

Wagner Moura

Juan Pablo Roque

Ana de Armas

Ana Magarita Martinez

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Synopsis

A band of Cuban defectors infiltrates anti-Castro terrorist groups in Miami in the early 1990s.

Director: Olivier Assayas
Producer: Charles Gillibert
Screenwriter: Fernando Morais
Production Co: RT Features, France 2 Cinéma, Scope Pictures, CG Cinéma, Memento Films Production, Orange Studio, Nostromo Pictures
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 22, 2020
Runtime: 2h 3m

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