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The Spy Next Door

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12% Tomatometer 91 Reviews 40% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
Bob Ho (Jackie Chan), an undercover operative for the CIA, decides to give up his career and marry his girlfriend, Gillian (Amber Valletta). First however, he has one more mission to complete: Gain the approval of Gillian's children. Bob volunteers to baby-sit when Gillian is called away, but the operation hits a snag when one of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret formula, and a Russian terrorist takes aim at Bob's prospective family.
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Critics Consensus

Lacking a script funny enough to cover up for Jackie Chan's fading physical gifts, The Spy Next Door fails on every conceivable level.

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David Stratton At the Movies (Australia) 04/01/2010
0.5/5
The woeful screenplay, the mundane direction, by Brian Levant, and the indifferent acting all combine to sink a stupid plot which should never have got off the ground. Go to Full Review Alexander Pashby Little White Lies 03/22/2010
Definitely one for the kids to watch on their own when it comes out on DVD. Go to Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 03/22/2010
2/5
Chan has just enough friendly charm to transcend this rubbish. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 03/31/2023
2/4
...a mostly tiresome endeavor that fares especially poorly within its generic and sluggish first half... Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 10/25/2022
...it could have been worse. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review John Gholson Cinematical 02/10/2012
If the lazy filmmakers don't care enough about their movie to offer at least one single original idea, then you shouldn't care enough to go see it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Aasim R @Aasim Dec 14 Sad to see All these reviews...Great Childhood Film See more Claudia A Nov 23 I love jackie chan, and this is another classic for him. Funny and lots of cool moves!! See more Shaun R @Shaun666 Jun 20 Jackie Chan at his best and Chris Tucker in his finest role. Both seem to be enjoying themselves, and overall, this is simply a fun movie. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Mar 28 Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraca, o filme tem cenas fracas, a história é ruim, o elenco é bacana, mas só o jackie chan ajudou a melhorar o filme, os personagens são ruins e pioram o filme, com tudo isso, eu não recomendo esse filme. See more Laura L Feb 5 Great comedy with lots of action! The story is about a former CIA agent (Jackie Chan) who watches the three kids of his neighbor with whom he has a relationship. Accidentally, the son downloads a file that is wanted by some terrorists, and from here, there is lots of tension, funny situations and dialog, and a happy end. It's a movie for all ages, for the entire family. Enjoy it! See more William B 10/11/2024 I think for its time and for a children's movie, this was pretty fun. See more Read all reviews
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Brian Levant

Director

Jackie Chan

Bob Ho

Amber Valletta

Gillian

George Lopez

Glaze

Billy Ray Cyrus

Colton James

Madeline Carroll

Farren

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The Spy Next Door

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Movie Info

Synopsis Bob Ho (Jackie Chan), an undercover operative for the CIA, decides to give up his career and marry his girlfriend, Gillian (Amber Valletta). First however, he has one more mission to complete: Gain the approval of Gillian's children. Bob volunteers to baby-sit when Gillian is called away, but the operation hits a snag when one of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret formula, and a Russian terrorist takes aim at Bob's prospective family.
Director
Brian Levant
Producer
Robert Simonds
Screenwriter
Jonathan Bernstein, James Greer, Gregory Poirier
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Robert Simonds Productions, Relativity
Rating
PG (Sequences of Action Violence|Mild Rude Humor)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 15, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$24.3M
Runtime
1h 32m