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Spy Game

2001Movie2 h 6 minR

Crime
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic637.1Rotten Tomatoes64%75%

A nerve-racking, gripping action movie about everyday modern life and politics, with standout performances and editing.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

It's not how you play the game. It's how the game plays you.

On the day of his retirement, a veteran CIA agent learns that his former protégé has been arrested in China, is sentenced to die the next morning in Beijing, and that the CIA is considering letting that happen to avoid an international scandal.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Espionage Thriller
  • Mentor-Protege Bond
  • Cold War Flashbacks
  • Intellectual Action
  • Character-Driven Suspense
  • Buddy Cop Dynamic
  • Realistic Spy Craft
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Political Intrigue

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
Tony Scott
Written by
David Arata, Michael Frost Beckner
Produced by
Douglas Wick, Marc Abraham
Music by
Harry Gregson-Williams, Arto Tunçboyacıyan

Everyone

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Facts

November 18, 2001 · 2 h 6 min · R

Released
November 18, 2001
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
cn, German, Arabic, French
Made in
France, Germany, Japan, United States
Budget
$115 million
Box office
$143 million
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

Cold-Blooded Torture, Confess to a Lesser Crime, Twofer Token Minority +9

  • Cold-Blooded Torture
  • Confess to a Lesser Crime
  • Twofer Token Minority
  • Once More, with Clarity
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Boom, Headshot!
  • Badass in Distress
  • Your Princess Is in Another Castle!
  • California Doubling
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Rebuilt Pedestal
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni

12 of 84 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Spy Game?"

Questions about Spy Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spy Game?

Netflix

In the United States, Spy Game streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Spy Game worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 63).

Can I half-watch Spy Game?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

What tropes does Spy Game use?

Cold-Blooded TortureConfess to a Lesser CrimeTwofer Token MinorityOnce More, with ClarityDistracted by the SexyBoom, Headshot!Badass in DistressYour Princess Is in Another Castle!California DoublingWhat the Hell, Hero?Rebuilt PedestalRed Oni, Blue Oniand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 tropes for it, including Cold-Blooded Torture, Confess to a Lesser Crime, and Twofer Token Minority.