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The Great Spy Chase

1964Movie1 h 48 min

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–87%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–87%

Summary

A cold-war spy parody. After the death of an armaments manufacturer, an international group of spies is drawn into a high-stakes battle of wits to obtain the valuable military patents which have been inherited by the lovely widow.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Georges Lautner
Written by
Albert Simonin, Michel Audiard
Produced by
Jean Mottet, Robert Sussfeld
Music by
Michel Magne

Everyone

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

Facts

December 10, 1964 · 1 h 48 min · Nudity, Strong Language

Released
December 10, 1964
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Content
Nudity, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Action, Thriller
Original language
French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
24 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great Spy Chase?"

Questions about The Great Spy Chase

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Great Spy Chase?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Great Spy Chase streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is The Great Spy Chase worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.8 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Will The Great Spy Chase make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Great Spy Chase?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Great Spy Chase in English?

French

No, it was made in French.