21 Bridges release date, cast, trailer, plot – all you need to know

What is the plot of 21 Bridges?

As is often the case with action movies, the less you know about the plot, the better, as surprises can often be lurking around every corner.

However, the overall premise, as released by STX Entertainment, reads: “An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.

“As the night unfolds, lines become blurred on who he is pursuing, and who is in pursuit of him.

“When the search intensifies, extreme measures are taken to prevent the killers from escaping Manhattan as the authorities close all 21 bridges to prevent any entry or exit from the iconic island.”

With the film originally called 17 Bridges, it must be the case that more bridges needed to be closed to truly keep the bad guys from escaping.