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2015

2h 10m

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Crime

Drama

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Despite having solid field training, CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) has spent her entire career as a desk jockey, working hand-in-hand with dashing agent Bradley Fine (Jude Law). Using high-tech equipment and a hidden earpiece, Susan is the guardian angel who helps Bradley avoid danger. However, when Bradley is assassinated by Bulgarian arms dealer Rayna Boyanov (Rose Byrne), Susan wrangles her way into her first undercover assignment to help capture Boyanov and avenge Bradley.

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Critics Consensus

Simultaneously broad and progressive, Spy offers further proof that Melissa McCarthy and writer-director Paul Feig bring out the best in one another -- and delivers scores of belly laughs along the way.

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Rebecca Olson

Bitch Media

Jan 28, 2021

Spy is a smart and uplifting film - one that's finally worthy of Melissa McCarthy's comedic genius.

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Jun 10, 2016

3/4

Spy is many things: A clever spoof. A chance for Melissa McCarthy and her co-stars to strut their comedic chops. An international romp. It's also a pretty darn engaging spy film. It's about a woman leaning in and finding her inner Bond.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

May 28, 2016

At its core, this action-packed, globe-trotting, gender-switched Bond spoof is about lookism.

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Matt Oakes

Silver Screen Riot

Oct 15, 2026

C-

Underneath the failures of 'Spy' is evidence that both McCarthy and Feig have the ability to thrive, if only they could get out of each other's way.

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Jonathon Wilson

Ready Steady Cut

Jun 7, 2026

4/5

It’s hilarious in the loosest, most playful way possible, like the whole cast were working behind the camera and taking their time off in front of it.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 31, 2025

2/5

"Spy" feels like one of those movies that is funny the first time and lasts for that one dose, but won't be something you'll revisit and likely something you'll regret you really liked five or ten years down the road.

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Julie F

@jadeblueberry1111 Oct 20, 2026

I thought the first half was absolutely hilarious, but I got bored halfway through. The jokes started turning into insults and the plot got way more involved, and it became just another spy action movie.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 14, 2026

Spy = a *4* star Movie!

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Garry A

@heavyg Sep 13, 2026

It's a fun blend of humor and action. It's lightweight and something I watched passively.

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The Wandering D

@RT87120553 Aug 8, 2026

An underhyped movie that not enough people talk about! What a way to turn the tropes on their heads and make a hilarious film. Definitely need to be in the mood for it, but if you are, this will crack you up!

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Frans B

@FransB Aug 2, 2026

Brilliant. Hilarious and also corny at times. Paul Feig really did good here. Very well written. Sharp wit and Statham brings the grit. Melissa McCarthy absolutely shines in character, well, whole stellar cast very convincing. Great cinematography and visually appealing. Lots of action, confusion, haplessness, some emotion, intrigue, drama, melodrama, suspense and quite fast paced. Very entertaining and captivating

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Umbra S

@RT30386914 Jul 5, 2026

I am surprised to see this movie on an essential comedy movie list... The jokes were corny and forced most of the time. Nearly every joke is a terrible character insult about someone's appearance or intelligence. There were so many double crosses I don't know how any character could possibly trust anyone on screen at anytime. Looking at other peoples reviews saying this is smart has me questioning if we watched even remotely the same movie. One could say "Its a spoof movie so all the double crosses are there on purpose to highlight that action spy movies always have obvious double crosses." When it happens ever 5 minutes the joke loses its humor. I dont believe any of the characters, they are all to dumb.

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Synopsis

Despite having solid field training, CIA analyst Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) has spent her entire career as a desk jockey, working hand-in-hand with dashing agent Bradley Fine (Jude Law). Using high-tech equipment and a hidden earpiece, Susan is the guardian angel who helps Bradley avoid danger. However, when Bradley is assassinated by Bulgarian arms dealer Rayna Boyanov (Rose Byrne), Susan wrangles her way into her first undercover assignment to help capture Boyanov and avenge Bradley.

Director: Paul Feig
Producer: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Jessie Henderson
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Greenery Studios, Twentieth Century Fox, Feigco Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment
Rating: R (Language Throughout|Brief Graphic Nudity|Some Sexual Content|Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Action, Crime, Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 5, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 4, 2015
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

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