Best Spy Comedy

Corrupt politicians, frenzied nationalists, and other warmongering forces constantly jeopardize the thin veneer of peace between neighboring countries Ostania and Westalis. In spite of their plots, renowned spy and master of disguise "Twilight" fulfills dangerous missions one after another in the ho...

Despite occasional setbacks, Operation Strix has remained on track to extract sensitive information from the enigmatic politician Donovan Desmond. To this end, spy Loid Forger has managed to maintain his pretend family consisting of his telepathic daughter, Anya; assassin wife, Yor; and their clairv...

With her ability to read minds, Anya Forger is the only one who knows the true identities of her unconventional family. Her pretend father Loid operates as an elite spy code-named Twilight; her mother Yor kills on demand as the assassin Thorn Princess; and their dog, Bond, possesses the gift of prec...

Patriot is an Amazon television series blending dark humor with espionage themes. The show follows a CIA analyst who discovers he is a reincarnation of a deceased German World War II assassin. Its notable for its unique narrative structure and exploration of morality through a darkly comedic lens. I...

Hopscotch is a 1980 American comedy-thriller film based on Brian Garfield’s novel. Walter Matthau stars as a disillusioned CIA operative tasked with protecting a British diplomat in postwar Berlin. The movie explores themes of espionage and personal morality within the Cold War era. It's notable for...

The Pink Panther, released in 1963, centers on Inspector Jacques Clouseau’s pursuit of the elusive criminal “The Phantom.” The film involves Clouseau traveling between Paris and Cortina d'Ampezzo to apprehend “The Phantom” and recover a valuable diamond. It is the initial entry in a series featuring...

OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, released in 2006, depicts French secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath’s mission to Cairo. He investigates the disappearance of his colleague, Jack Jefferson, uncovering an intricate network of espionage. The film was directed by Michel Hazanavicius and stars Jean D...

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 biographical film portraying Chuck Barris, a game show host who claimed to have worked for the CIA and engaged in assassination missions. The narrative adapts Barris’s own account, presented through an exaggerated and absurdist lens alongside supporting cast...

OSS 117: Lost in Rio is a 2009 French film following agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath (Jean Dujardin) during 1967 Brazil. He is tasked with recovering a microfilm detailing French Nazi sympathizers, encountering further complications within a larger espionage plot. The sequel to *OSS 117: Cairo, Ne...

Spy Kids is a 2001 action-comedy film following Juni and Carmen Cortez, two teenagers who uncover their parents’ double life as elite spies. Robert Rodriguez's movie blends family-friendly adventure with exciting action sequences. It appeals to children and families seeking an entertaining action-ad...

True Lies is a 1994 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a U.S. government agent who leads a double life as an international spy. The movie explores the challenges of maintaining deception within a marriage. It’s notable for its blend of action sequences and comedic storytelling, appealing to audi...

Kingsman: The Secret Service details the initiation of Gary “Eggsy” Unwin into Kingsman, a clandestine intelligence agency. He is mentored by Harry Hart and undertakes a mission to neutralize Richmond Valentine, a wealthy individual pursuing eco-terrorism as a global threat. The film features Mark S...

The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe is a 1972 French comedy film directed by Yves Robert. It stars Pierre Richard as François Perrin, alongside Bernard Blier, Jean Rochefort, and Mireille Darc, following his misadventures in espionage. The film was a sequel to “The Return of the Tall Blond Man wi...

“Who Am I?” is a 1998 action-comedy film directed by Benny Chan and starring Jackie Chan. The movie’s notable use of an English script distinguishes it from Chan's previous work while maintaining his signature martial arts style. It’s a Hong Kong spy thriller featuring intense fight sequences blende...

Burn After Reading is a 2008 Coen brothers film centering on an ex-CIA analyst who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a series of events after misplaced memoirs are discovered. The narrative involves mistaken identity, amateur espionage, and the actions of a U.S. Marshal and a CIA supervisor. It fea...

Arabesque is a 1966 American comedy-thriller film directed by Stanley Donen. The story follows a seemingly ordinary man who becomes embroiled in a dangerous spy plot reminiscent of Hitchcock’s suspense style. Notably, it represents Donen's last work in the genre. It appeals to viewers interested in...

Fish! is a comedy text adventure game released in 1988 by Magnetic Scrolls, developed in collaboration with the software company Coda. The narrative casts the player as an interdimensional secret agent who possesses the ability to inhabit the bodies of different characters to solve puzzles. Set acro...

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is a 2015 spy thriller directed by Guy Ritchie, adapting the 1964 television series of the same name. Featuring Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer among its cast, the film was produced with involvement from Turner Entertainment Co., the original series’ current owner. It draws upo...

Red is a 2010 action comedy film adapted from Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner’s comic book series. It centers on Frank Moses, a retired special operative, who assembles a former team to confront a targeted adversary. The cast includes Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, and other actors in supporting roles.

The President's Analyst is a 1967 American satirical comedy film written and directed by Theodore J. Flicker. The narrative follows Dr. Sidney Schaefer, a psychiatrist who is appointed to treat the mental health needs of the President of the United States. Because he holds highly classified informat...

The Return of the Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe, released in 1974, continues the adventures of the titular character. This film serves as a follow-up to its 1972 predecessor, directed by Yves Robert and maintaining the comedic spy genre established in the original.

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams is a 2002 action-comedy sequel to *Spy Kids*. The film follows siblings Carmen and Juni as they journey to an island populated by hybrid creatures to retrieve a stolen device, facing off against opposing spies. It features a cast including Antonio Banderas, Carl...

Spies Like Us is a 1985 comedy film featuring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd as novice intelligence agents, Emmett Fitz-Hume and Austin Millbarge. The story follows their mission to the Soviet Union after a script originally intended for John Belushi was reworked following his passing. Warner Bros. Pic...

Secret Agent is a 1936 British thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on Campbell Dixon’s play adapting W. Somerset Maugham's “Ashenden.” The film stars Madeleine Carroll alongside Peter Lorre and John Gielgud, featuring several notable actors in their early film roles. It was loosely adapted...

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is a 2023 spy action comedy directed by Guy Ritchie. The film features Jason Statham as Orson Fortune, tasked with recovering a stolen technological asset from an adversary played by Hugh Grant. Supporting cast includes Aubrey Plaza, Josh Hartnett, Cary Elwes, Bugzy...

Spies in Disguise is a 2019 American computer-animated spy comedy produced by Blue Sky Studios and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The film features the voices of Will Smith as a confident secret agent and Tom Holland as a young scientist who accidentally transforms him into a pigeon. Based on Luca...

Johnny English Reborn is a 2011 spy comedy following the continued misadventures of Johnny English after his initial defeat. The film features Rowan Atkinson in the lead role alongside several new cast members including Gillian Anderson and Dominic West. Produced as a British-French-American co-prod...

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is a 1999 comedy film continuing the adventures of Austin Powers and Dr. Evil. The story involves the two characters’ ongoing conflict, featuring supporting roles played by several actors including Heather Graham and Michael York. It references James Bond's "The...

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over is a 2003 fantasy adventure film that expands the Spy Kids universe. The story involves Carmen and Juni Cortez navigating a virtual reality game controlled by a villainous hacker. Featuring performances from Antonio Banderas and Sylvester Stallone, it’s designed for families...