Central Intelligence (2016)
A mild-mannered accountant's life becomes a brisk, pulpy, witty spy adventure after
Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.
How intense is Central Intelligence?
Central Intelligence has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs broad and dry. Rated PG-13.
What Central Intelligence feels like
- Tone
- campypulpycrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- PartyFull attention
Where to stream Central Intelligence
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Is Central Intelligence scary?
No. Central Intelligence is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Central Intelligence gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Central Intelligence sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Central Intelligence OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Central Intelligence?
Central Intelligence runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Central Intelligence?
Central Intelligence is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Central Intelligence have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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