Spy (2015)
A desk analyst goes deep undercover, bringing broad humor and witty action to a pulpy spy world.
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.
How intense is Spy?
Spy has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and dry. Rated R.
What Spy feels like
- Tone
- campypulpycrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionPartyDate night
Where to stream Spy
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Spy for you?
Is Spy scary?
No. Spy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Spy gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Spy sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Spy OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Spy?
Spy runs 2h.
Where can I stream Spy?
Spy is streaming on Starz.
Does Spy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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