Central Intelligence
Seen it?2016 | 107 min | Action, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 4 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 and action fans. If you loved 21 Jump Street, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$217 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 273K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber
- Kevin HartCalvin Joyner
- Dwayne JohnsonBob Stone
- Amy RyanPamela Harris
- Danielle NicoletMaggie
- Jason BatemanTrevor
- Aaron PaulPhil
- Ryan HansenSteve
- Tim GriffinAgent Stan Mitchell
- Timothy John SmithAgent Nick Cooper
- Sione KelepiYoung Robbie