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My Spy

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My Spy

PG-13

Released Jun 26, 2020

1h 39m

Comedy

Action

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Nine-year-old Sophie catches JJ, a hardened CIA operative, spying on her family during a routine surveillance operation. In exchange for not blowing his cover, JJ begrudgingly agrees to show the precocious girl how to be a spy. What at first seems like an easy task soon turns into a battle of wits as Sophie proves you don't need much experience to outsmart a seasoned agent.

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Critics Consensus

My Spy plugs Dave Bautista into the "charismatic action star meets cute kid" formula, with generally painless albeit decidedly mediocre results.

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Angie Han

FilmWeek (LAist)

Both a little bit better than I expected and not quite good... Self-awareness doesn't make up for the fact that it's very predictable.

Jul 9, 2020

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

The movie's humor is broad and its twists are obvious, so much so that even a couple of enjoyable performances can't really elevate My Spy into anything unique.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 1, 2020

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

The holes in this forgettable, borderline creepy film are as big as the canyon in Naperville.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 30, 2020

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a familiar yet thoroughly watchable comedy...

Rated: 3/4

Apr 27, 2024

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

The reason I'm not giving this one a positive grade is due to the lack of closure given to a significant issue regarding Chloe Coleman's character arc, which sends the wrong message to everyone (kids and parents) going through the same problem.

Rated: C+

Jul 24, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

My Spy rides the coattails of its likable lead for sketch-like comedy that lacks any proper depth or complexity, but that’s certainly what may be needed right now.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 28, 2022

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Bob J

Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman were a good comedy team in this movie. They kept me entertained. Kristen Schaal also played a fun character in this movie and I enjoyed her acting. The story itself is so-so and it kind of reminded me of Kindergarten Cop, tough guy Bautista awkwardly interacting with a smart child.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/22/25

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Mark M

The movie was not bad. Totally watchable even though the acting or story wasn't authentic as expected

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/27/25

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Carlos Mario G

Just when I’m having pretty rough times in my life I just found this one to make me laugh

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Darin S

So Dave Bautista got his 'Kindergarten Cop' movie. And I am totally here for it. I loved him in Stuber too. If you think that makes me a bad person, then maybe you're part of the problem on this planet. Some people, critics especially, need to loosen up and enjoy the ride.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/24

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Marco L

Una comedia de acción que intenta equilibrar humor y emoción, pero no logra destacarse en ninguno de los dos terrenos. Aunque el dúo protagonista tiene una química aceptable, el guion simplista y las situaciones previsibles hacen que la película sea más olvidable que entretenida. Los intentos de humor no siempre funcionan, y aunque hay destellos de acción bien coreografiados, estos se ven opacados por una narrativa que no sorprende. Con una trama que combina elementos familiares y toques de violencia, parece destinada a un público joven, aunque quizás con un tono algo desajustado para ser plenamente infantil.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/24

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Kyle M

Chloe Coleman’s snarky debut differentiates the familiar trope through behavioral indecision, amusingly clashing Dave Bautista’s ethical stature and hyping Kristen Schaal’s humorous antics, all making up their excusably separate purity from the flawed tactical backdrop with ridicule in both mixtures. As a result, the hilarity is genuine and worthwhile, typically persuade in appeal for continuation. (B)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/24

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Synopsis

Nine-year-old Sophie catches JJ, a hardened CIA operative, spying on her family during a routine surveillance operation. In exchange for not blowing his cover, JJ begrudgingly agrees to show the precocious girl how to be a spy. What at first seems like an easy task soon turns into a battle of wits as Sophie proves you don't need much experience to outsmart a seasoned agent.

Director: Peter Segal
Producer: Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, Dave Bautista, Jonathan Meisner, Peter Segal, Robert Simonds, Gigi Pritzker
Screenwriter: Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber
Distributor: Amazon Studios
Production Co: Dream Bros. Entertainment, Good Fear, MWM Studios, STX Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Action/Violence and Language)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 26, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 25, 2020
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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