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The Trouble with Spies

1987Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

Comedy
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–17%

An intriguing, tense comedy movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Story

The most bumbling secret agent ever to hold a gun.

George Trent, a British spy, has gone incommunicado in Ibiza. Appleton Porter (Donald Sutherland) is sent to find out what happened to Trent. Porter settles into a small hotel with several busybody guests. He probes them for information about Trent, their former neighbor. Meanwhile, the spy survives several attempts on his life as he attempts to solve the mystery.

Feels like

  • Spy Comedy
  • Ibiza Setting
  • Satirical Mystery
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Situational Humor
  • British Spy
  • International Intrigue
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Dialogue-Driven

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Burt Kennedy
Written by
Burt Kennedy, Mark McShane
Produced by
Burt Kennedy
Music by
Ken Thorne

Everyone

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

Facts

December 4, 1987 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
December 4, 1987
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

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Questions about The Trouble with Spies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Trouble with Spies worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.4).

Is The Trouble with Spies okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Trouble with Spies make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).