Spy
Seen it?2015 | 120 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 3 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$236 million worldwide on a $65 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 374K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Feig
- Melissa McCarthySusan Cooper
- Rose ByrneRaina Boyanov
- Jason StathamRick Ford
- Jude LawBradley Fine
- Miranda HartNancy B. Artingstall
- Allison JanneyElaine Crocker
- Bobby CannavaleSergio De Luca
- Peter SerafinowiczAldo
- Morena BaccarinKaren Walker
- Raad RawiTihomir Boyanov