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Spy Hard

Play trailer 1:50 Poster for Spy Hard PG-13 1996 1h 20m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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The evil Gen. Rancor (Andy Griffith) has his sights set on world domination, and only one man can stop him: Dick Steele (Leslie Nielsen), also known as Agent WD-40. Rancor needs to obtain a computer circuit for the missile that he is planning to fire, so Steele teams up with Veronique Ukrinsky (Nicollette Sheridan), a KGB agent whose father designed the chip. Together they try to locate the evil mastermind's headquarters, where Veronique's father and several other hostages are being held.
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Critics Consensus

Leslie Nielsen's comic gifts are undisputed, but Spy Hard's lazy script and slapdash direction fail to take advantage of them.

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Desmond Ryan Philadelphia Inquirer 06/14/2013
2/4
The jokes come in sporadic volleys rather than the steady machine-gun pace of The Naked Gun and Airplane!, and, with a few exceptions, they are less truly aimed. Go to Full Review
Darren Bignell Empire Magazine 06/04/2013
2/5
Sporadically funny, but never more than a sting of crude gags. Go to Full Review
John Petrakis Chicago Tribune 06/04/2013
1.5/4
As funny as Nielsen can be, like all comic actors he still needs the quick-thinking jokes and zingy one-liners to be genuinely funny. Go to Full Review
Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot 02/25/2022
2.5/4
Less raunchy than the other Nielsen films, the material isn't enough to sustain its 80 minutes but it has its moments. Go to Full Review
Alistair Lawrence Common Sense Media 12/01/2021
2/5
This spy parody from 1996 feels very much of its time. Go to Full Review
Ralph Novak People Magazine 06/14/2013
[A] haphazardly executed send-up. Go to Full Review
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henrik m Oct 5 Leslie Nielsen’s comedic brilliance shines through in Spy Hard yet again. The man had an unparalleled gift for deadpan humor, and in this movie, it’s evident in every frame. His ability to deliver the most ridiculous lines with complete sincerity is what makes him a comedic legend. While others might play up their absurdity, Nielsen’s genius was in his restraint—he played each joke straight, giving it a surreal charm that no one could replicate. Every physical gag, every pun, and every improbable scenario is elevated by Nielsen’s perfect timing. It’s a skill few can master, but Nielsen made it look effortless. His expressions, his pauses, his ability to turn a simple line into a punchline—it’s like he had a secret formula for comedic gold. What’s most impressive is that even within the chaos of a parody, he maintained an aura of coolness, turning each silly moment into something that felt uniquely Leslie Nielsen. To this day, no one can fill the shoes he left behind. His work in Spy Hard proves that true comedic genius doesn’t just come from the lines you say, but from the way you say them—and Leslie Nielsen’s delivery was, and still is, unmatched. See more Marcus T Aug 10 Pure silliness, but what else would you expect. Non-stop zaniness. I chuckled throughout at the over the top situations. Pretty girls too. See more Steve R May 23 This is film that is just fun Not to be taken seriously Just lighten up It’s silly but fun See more thiago s Jan 10 Filme bacana, o roteiro é bacana, esse filme paródia os filme como 007, speed 1994, esqueceram de mim, e também ao pulp fiction, Teve até referência muito boa ao acidente da queimadura no cabelo do Michael Jackson e uma pequena participação do lutador Hulk hogan, gostei muito das referências dos filmes e das celebridades de Hollywood, e mais um filme de paródia que os filmes paródiados salvam o filme. See more Rosana B Dec 29 Definitivamente essas paródias não me animam nem um tiquinho, embora tenha carinho, respeito e admiração por Leslie Nielsen, que filminho chatinho e bobinho, dispensável... Infelizmente não consegui vencer, além do humor raso, o roteiro pouco contribui, Nielsen não foi suficiente para salvar o filme sozinho.. See more Christopher J Dec 26 this movie is hilarious but a little too stupid 4.5/5 See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis The evil Gen. Rancor (Andy Griffith) has his sights set on world domination, and only one man can stop him: Dick Steele (Leslie Nielsen), also known as Agent WD-40. Rancor needs to obtain a computer circuit for the missile that he is planning to fire, so Steele teams up with Veronique Ukrinsky (Nicollette Sheridan), a KGB agent whose father designed the chip. Together they try to locate the evil mastermind's headquarters, where Veronique's father and several other hostages are being held.
Director
Rick Friedberg
Producer
Rick Friedberg, Doug Draizin, Jeffrey Konvitz
Screenwriter
Rick Friedberg, Dick Chudnow, Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer
Production Co
Hollywood Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$27.0M
Runtime
1h 20m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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