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Spies

1928Movie2 h 25 min

RomanceThriller
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes95%82%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes95%82%

Summary

The mastermind behind a ubiquitous spy operation learns of a dangerous romance between a Russian lady in his employ and a dashing agent from the government's secret service.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Fritz Lang
Written by
Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
Produced by
Erich Pommer
Music by
Werner R. Heymann

Everyone

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Facts

March 22, 1928 · 2 h 25 min · Violence

Released
March 22, 1928
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Romance
Original language
German
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Germany
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

The Mole, Buy Them Off, Beard of Evil +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Spies?"

Questions about Spies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spies?

PhiloKanopyFawesome

In the United States, Spies streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Spies worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Spies good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Spies in English?

Germanxx

No, it was made in German, with some xx.

What tropes does Spies use?

The MoleBuy Them OffBeard of EvilChekhov's GunmanCode NameMan Bites ManDamsel in DistressSpy FictionAction PrologueAbusive ParentsGun StruggleDating Catwomanand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including The Mole, Buy Them Off, and Beard of Evil.