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OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies

2006Movie1 h 39 minNR

71
GoodGoodWatch score

A quirky, campy crime movie about history and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Story

Set in 1955, French secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath/OSS 117 is sent to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of his best friend and fellow spy Jack Jefferson, only to stumble into a web of international intrigue.

Feels like

  • Spy Parody
  • Period Comedy
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Absurdist Humor
  • International Intrigue
  • French Cinema
  • Slapstick Elements
  • Charismatic Lead
  • Genre Satire

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Written by
Jean Bruce

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Facts

April 19, 2006 · 1 h 39 min · NR

Released
April 19, 2006
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
French
Also spoken
German, Arabic
Made in
France, Belgium
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$23 million
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Argentina Is Nazi-Land, Phallic Weapon, Don't Explain the Joke +9

  • Argentina Is Nazi-Land
  • Phallic Weapon
  • Don't Explain the Joke
  • Affectionate Parody
  • Driving a Desk
  • His Name Is...
  • Monochrome Past
  • Hair Reboot
  • Bad Boss
  • Running Gag
  • Video Credits
  • Bathhouse Blitz

12 of 77 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?"

Questions about OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?

In the United States, OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies streams on fuboTV, Philo, OVID, Fandor, and France, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 62).

Will OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 5 of 10 for hopefulness and 1 for wholesome.

Is OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies in English?

FrenchGermanArabic

No, it was made in French, with some German and Arabic.

What tropes does OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies use?

Argentina Is Nazi-LandPhallic WeaponDon't Explain the JokeAffectionate ParodyDriving a DeskHis Name Is...Monochrome PastHair RebootBad BossRunning GagVideo CreditsBathhouse Blitzand 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 tropes for it, including Argentina Is Nazi-Land, Phallic Weapon, and Don't Explain the Joke.