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Central Intelligence

Play trailer 2:28 Poster for Central Intelligence PG-13 2016 1h 47m Action Comedy Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Bullied as a teen for being overweight, Bob Stone shows up to his high school reunion looking fit and muscular. While there, he finds Calvin Joyner, a fast-talking accountant who misses his glory days as a popular athlete. Stone is now a lethal CIA agent who needs Calvin's number skills to help him save the compromised U.S. spy satellite system. Together, the former classmates encounter shootouts, espionage and double-crosses while trying to prevent worldwide chaos.
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Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson make for well-matched comic foils, helping Central Intelligence overcome a script that coasts on their considerable chemistry.

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Aramide Tinubu Shadow and Act 04/12/2017
Overall, Central Intelligence isn't 48 Hours... However, if you enjoy Hart's stand-up comedy, and his other numerous flicks, then you'll probably enjoy this one as well. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 10/10/2016
3/5
This is a tongue-in-cheek buddy movie that's above average, but not too far above average. Go to Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 08/09/2016
2.5/4
Hart and Johnson got me to laugh, their antics just ridiculous enough to keep me entertained. Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Oct 23
4/10
Unfortunately the film falls very flat. The jokes feel tired and it struggles to make an impact. Go to Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews 08/07/2023
Really Fun Film that makes you laugh not all the time though Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 08/18/2021
3/4
The artist formerly known as The Rock has long since proven that he has more natural acting chops than any other former muscleman-turned-thespian (sorry, Arnie), and he's absolutely riotous here. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cork B @RT87142816 4d Better than it has any right to be. Look, don't get me wrong, the plot is dumb as a bag of rocks. Not much makes sense. The ending is not good. For a world ending spy thriller, the film majorly pulls its punches with PG violence - which is fine for the kids. And Hart and Johnson each have ONE character they can play, and they play it here... pretty darn well. Their chemistry is great, there are some hilarious scenes. Don't think too much and you will have a blast. See more MariofanAlex445 T @RT47678067 Jul 16 I normally find the rock repulsive in movies, but him and Kevin Hart have a wonderful chemistry that makes this movie feel real and awesome. It’s like Don Rickles and Frank Sinatra if they were both lame 2010’s comedy actors. 3.5/5 stars. See more Nico J @nicojarufie Jul 13 Kevin Hart AND Drake music?! They deserve each other, but we don't need them See more Sami T. @RT27245650 Jun 11 A good watch worth my time, See more Stoner J. @Stoner Apr 20 It’s a decent action comedy. Johnson makes the movie, he is hysterical. See more Oz S @Ozsoffy Mar 9 Central Intelligence is a fun and light action-comedy that relies heavily on the chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart. The story follows a former bullied kid who grows up to become a CIA agent and reconnects with a former classmate who now lives a very normal life. Together they get dragged into an international espionage mess. The plot itself is pretty simple and predictable, but the movie works because of the humor and the contrast between the two leads. Johnson plays against his usual tough-guy image with a surprisingly goofy and awkward character, while Hart delivers his typical fast-talking comedic energy. The action scenes are solid and the tone stays playful throughout. It’s not a deep or groundbreaking film, but it’s entertaining and easy to watch if you’re looking for a comedy with some action. See more Read all reviews
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Rawson Marshall Thurber

Director

Dwayne Johnson

Bob Stone

Kevin Hart

Calvin Joyner

Amy Ryan

Agent Pamela Harris

Danielle Nicolet

Maggie

Jason Bateman

Trevor

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(L-R) Dwayne Johnson as Bob Stone and Kevin Hart as Calvin in "Central Intelligence." (L-R) Dwayne Johnson as Bob Stone and Kevin Hart as Calvin in "Central Intelligence." (L-R) Danielle Nicolet as Maggie and Kevin Hart as Calvin in "Central Intelligence." (L-R) Kevin Hart as Calvin and Dwayne Johnson as Bob Stone in "Central Intelligence." Kevin Hart as Calvin in "Central Intelligence." Amy Ryan in "Central Intelligence." Kevin Hart as Calvin in "Central Intelligence." (L-R) Kevin Hart as Calvin and Dwayne Johnson as Bob Stone in "Central Intelligence." (L-R) Kevin Hart as Calvin and Dwayne Johnson as Bob Stone in "Central Intelligence." (L-R) Dwayne Johnson as Bob Stone and Kevin Hart as Calvin in "Central Intelligence." View more photos

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Synopsis Bullied as a teen for being overweight, Bob Stone shows up to his high school reunion looking fit and muscular. While there, he finds Calvin Joyner, a fast-talking accountant who misses his glory days as a popular athlete. Stone is now a lethal CIA agent who needs Calvin's number skills to help him save the compromised U.S. spy satellite system. Together, the former classmates encounter shootouts, espionage and double-crosses while trying to prevent worldwide chaos.
Producer
Scott Stuber, Peter Principato, Paul Young, Michael Fottrell
Screenwriter
Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
RatPac-Dune Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Principato-Young Entertainment, Bluegrass Films
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Action/Violence|Crude and Suggestive Humor|Some Nudity)
Genre
Action, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 17, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$127.4M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)