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Spy

Spy

Action · Comedy · Crime · 2015

A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.

Movie details

Spy

“She's a risk they had to take.”

2015 Action · Comedy · Crime 2h 0m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Paul Feig

Written by

Paul Feig

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy

Susan Cooper

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne

Raina Boyanov

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

Rick Ford

Jude Law

Jude Law

Bradley Fine

Miranda Hart

Miranda Hart

Nancy B. Artingstall

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Elaine Crocker

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Sergio De Luca

Court is in session

Put Spy on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.