Get Smart (2008)
A hapless analyst and a veteran agent team up to thwart a pulpy crime syndicate's whimsical world-domination plans.
When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control and the identities of secret agents are compromised, the Chief has to promote hapless but eager analyst Maxwell Smart to field agent. He is partnered with veteran and capable Agent 99, the only spy whose cover remains intact. Can they work together to thwart the evil world-domination plans of KAOS and its crafty operative?
How intense is Get Smart?
Get Smart is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and dry. Rated PG-13.
What Get Smart feels like
- Tone
- campywhimsicalcrowd pleasingpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- PartyComfort watchFamily night
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Is Get Smart for you?
Is Get Smart scary?
No. Get Smart is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Get Smart gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Get Smart sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Get Smart 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 Get Smart?
Get Smart runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream Get Smart?
Get Smart is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Get Smart have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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