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The Accidental Spy

2001Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

Comedy
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic–6.7

A breakneck, thrilling action movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

Movies with

Story

Ordinary Guy. Extraordinary Spy.

A fun-filled story about an ordinary guy about to kick into an action-packed adventure. Jackie Chan plays a bored and unsuccessful salesman who never thought his life would amount to anything. All that changes one day when he becomes an instant hero by foiling an attempted bank robbery.

Feels like

  • Jackie Chan Action Comedy
  • Accidental Hero
  • Bank Robbery
  • Hong Kong Cinema
  • Fast-Paced
  • Physical Stunts
  • Adventure
  • Lighthearted

Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Teddy Chen
Written by
Ivy Ho
Produced by
Jackie Chan, Raymond Chow
Music by
Peter Kam Pau-Tat

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 18, 2001 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
January 18, 2001
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy, Thriller
Original language
cn
Also spoken
Korean, English, French, Turkish, Chinese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China, Türkiye
Budget
$26 million
Box office
$790,144
Available in
63 countries

Tropes

Fantastic Drug, Chopper on Standby, R-Rated Opening +9

  • Fantastic Drug
  • Chopper on Standby
  • R-Rated Opening
  • Unwilling Suspension
  • Inescapable Net
  • Badass Bystander
  • Necktie Leash
  • Improvised Weapon
  • Disaster Dominoes
  • Chase Fight
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Eiffel Tower Effect

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Accidental Spy?"

Questions about The Accidental Spy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Accidental Spy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Accidental Spy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 25 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Accidental Spy worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Accidental Spy okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Accidental Spy make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Accidental Spy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Accidental Spy in English?

cnKoreanEnglishFrenchTurkishChinese

No, it was made in cn, with some Korean, English, French, Turkish, and Chinese.

What tropes does The Accidental Spy use?

Fantastic DrugChopper on StandbyR-Rated OpeningUnwilling SuspensionInescapable NetBadass BystanderNecktie LeashImprovised WeaponDisaster DominoesChase FightCovers Always LieEiffel Tower Effectand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Fantastic Drug, Chopper on Standby, and R-Rated Opening.