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The Spy Next Door streaming

2010 Movie United States Action, Family, Comedy 94 min FSK 6
By: Brian Levant With: Magnús Scheving, Billy Ray Cyrus, Alina Foley, George Lopez, Madeline Carroll

Former CIA spy Bob Ho takes on his toughest assignment to date: looking after his girlfriend's three kids (who haven't exactly warmed to their mom's beau). When one of the youngsters accidentally downloads a top-secret formula, Bob's longtime nemesis, a Russian terrorist, pays a visit to the family.

Filmium rating
45%

Mood

Adventurous
Entertaining
Family-Friendly
Funny
Light
Lighthearted

Cast & Crew

Brian Levant
Jonathan Bernstein
James Greer
Gregory Poirier
Alina Foley
Billy Ray Cyrus
Magnús Scheving
Madeline Carroll
George Lopez
Jackie Chan
Amber Valletta

Cinematic Technique

Action Choreography
Comedic Timing
Physical Stunts

Narrative Structure

Action-Comedy
Family Adventure

Pace

Dynamic
Energetic
Fast-Paced

Soundtrack

Pop Soundtrack

Style

Action-Comedy
Family-Friendly
Spy

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Espionage Threat
Family Secrets
Kidnap Attempt

Characters

Children
Spy
Stepdaughter
Teenager
Young Girl

Ending

Family Unity
Happy Ending
Marriage

Historical Context

2010S

Key Plot Points

Family Reconciliation
Kids Discover The Truth
Secret Mission
Villain Confrontation

Plot

Cia Agent
Espionage Action
Family Bonding
Family Dynamics
Hidden Identity
Kids In Danger
Spy Conflict
Undercover

Setting

Abandoned Factory
Chinese Restaurant
Cia Headquarters
Suburban Neighborhood

Shooting Location

Denver
New Mexico

Theme

Acceptance
Family Bonds
Hidden Identities
Identity
Trust And Loyalty

Genre

Action
Comedy
Family

Audiences

Children
Family
Kids
Teenagers
Teens

Titles

Kung Fu Nanny
Spy Daddy
The Spy Next Door

Box Office Success

Moderate Earnings

Critical Reception

Critic Disapproval
Low Ratings

Popularity

Family Audience
Kids' Film

Ratings

Metacritic 27
Rotten Tomatoes 12%

Reception

Box Office
Mixed Audience Response
Mixed Reception
Negative Reviews
Poor Critical Reception

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2010
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