Agent Cody Banks
Seen it?2003 | 102 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, action fans and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Recruited by the U.S. government to be a special agent, nerdy teenager Cody Banks must get closer to cute classmate Natalie in order to learn about an evil plan hatched by her father. But despite the agent persona, Cody struggles with teen angst.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$59 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 194K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harald Zwart
- Frankie MunizCody Banks
- Hilary DuffNatalie Connors
- Angie HarmonRonica Miles
- Keith DavidCIA Director
- Cynthia StevensonMrs. Banks
- Darrell HammondEarl
- Martin DonovanDr. Connors
- Arnold VoslooMolay
- Daniel RoebuckMr. Banks
- Ian McShaneBrinkman