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The Trouble with Spies

1987·Movie
1h 31min·PG-13
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–17%

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PrimeCinemaxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsBest of British TvAmazon MX Player

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some satire and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Spy ComedyIbiza SettingSatirical MysteryEccentric CharactersSituational HumorBritish SpyInternational IntrigueNostalgic ToneDialogue-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Burt Kennedy
Written by:
Burt Kennedy, Mark McShane
Produced by:
Burt Kennedy, Mary Selway
Composed by:
Ken Thorne

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Trouble with Spies legally?

PrimeCinemaxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsBest of British TvAmazon MX Player

The Trouble with Spies is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Trouble with Spies worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Trouble with Spies rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Trouble with Spies?

1 h 31 min

The Trouble with Spies runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is The Trouble with Spies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Trouble with Spies?

4GBGGIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Trouble with Spies in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.