Best Spy

Casino Royale successfully rebooted the James Bond franchise, stripping away the campiness of previous entries to deliver a gritty, grounded, and emotionally complex spy thriller. Daniel Craigs debut...

The James Bond franchise, beginning with 'Dr. No' in 1962, is the longest-running film series in history. Each film follows the exploits of the iconic British secret agent, known for his charm, sophi...

Archer is a sharp, irreverent animated spy comedy that follows the exploits of Sterling Archer and his dysfunctional colleagues at an international intelligence agency. The show is famous for its rapi...

Fallout is widely considered the pinnacle of the Mission: Impossible franchise, delivering some of the most breathtaking practical stunts in cinema history. Ethan Hunt and his team race against time t...

The Americans is a critically acclaimed FX television series that aired from 2013 to 2018, following two KGB spies operating as a suburban American couple in Washington D.C. during the Cold War. The s...

Homeland, initially airing on Showtime, is a gripping thriller centered on Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), a CIA officer with bipolar disorder who becomes convinced a rescued prisoner of war has been...

The Mission: Impossible franchise, starting with the 1996 film, is renowned for its intricate plots, breathtaking stunts, and charismatic lead performance by Tom Cruise. Each installment raises the st...

Tenet is a massive, high-concept action spectacle from Christopher Nolan that introduces the concept of 'inversion'objects and people moving backward through time while the world moves forward. It is...

Killing Eve, available on AMC+, is a darkly comedic thriller centered on Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), a MI6 operative obsessed with tracking down Villanelle (Jodie Comer), a psychopathic assassin. The sh...

Burn Notice, a USA Network series, follows a former CIA operative who is suddenly burned and stripped of his assets and identity. He uses his skills to help people in need while trying to uncover the...

Spy x Family is a delightful blend of high-stakes espionage and heartwarming family comedy. It follows a master spy who must build a fake family to infiltrate an elite school, unaware that his 'wife'...

The Bourne Identity revitalized the spy genre with its gritty, handheld camera work and intense, grounded action. The chase through the streets of Paris in a classic Mini is a highlight, showcasing Ja...

Slow Horses, streaming on Apple TV+, is a darkly comedic spy thriller following a team of disgraced MI5 agents relegated to Slough House, a dumping ground for failures. Led by the slovenly but brillia...

The third and best entry in the Bourne trilogy, this film perfected the 'shaky-cam' aesthetic that would influence a decade of action cinema. Jason Bournes quest for the truth takes him across the glo...

The 2016 'MacGyver' reboot offers a modern take on the classic 80s series. While retaining the core concept of Angus MacGyver using his ingenuity and scientific knowledge to solve problems and escape...

A darkly comedic spy thriller from the Coen Brothers, revolving around a stolen hard drive and a series of increasingly absurd misunderstandings. The film's humor is derived from the incompetence and...

The Gray Man centers on Court Gentry, a former CIA operative who becomes a target after uncovering agency secrets. Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans star in this high-octane action thriller, showcasing a r...

Get Smart, a satirical spy comedy, parodied the tropes of spy thrillers like James Bond. Maxwell Smart, played by Don Adams, is a bumbling secret agent who often finds himself in hilarious situations....

Kim Possible follows a teenage secret agent who balances high school life with saving the world. The series is a fun and action-packed blend of comedy and adventure, featuring a strong female lead and...

True Lies is a massive, high-budget spectacle that manages to be both a thrilling spy movie and a hilarious domestic comedy. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a secret agent who struggles to balance his dan...

The original Bourne trilogy redefined the spy thriller genre with its realistic action sequences and fast-paced editing. 'The Bourne Identity' introduces Jason Bourne, 'The Bourne Supremacy' explores...

Season 3 of Spy x Family continues the heartwarming and hilarious adventures of the Forger family. As Loid, Yor, and Anya navigate their secret lives, the show remains a perfect blend of high-stakes s...

Canaan is an action-thriller set in Shanghai, following a mercenary with synesthesia. It is one of the studio's more action-heavy titles, featuring stylish combat and a complex, conspiracy-driven plot...

Cars 2 takes the Cars characters on a globe-trotting adventure filled with espionage and racing. Lightning McQueen and Mater become embroiled in a plot to disrupt the World Grand Prix. While the film'...

Ronin is a gritty, grounded thriller that features some of the best car chase sequences in cinema history. It follows a group of former intelligence operatives who are hired to steal a mysterious brie...

Mission: Yozakura Family is a fun, high-energy spy comedy that follows a high schooler who marries into a family of super-spies. The series balances over-the-top action with genuine romantic moments a...

Three Days to Kill (2014) is an action thriller that sees a spy given three days to reconnect with his estranged daughter while also completing a dangerous mission. While not a typical Del Toro film,...

Atomic Blonde features Charlize Theron as Lorraine Broughton, an MI6 spy in Berlin during the final days of the Cold War. The film is celebrated for its incredibly stylish direction and brutal, realis...