Spy Game (2001)
A retiring CIA agent races against time to save his protégé from execution and an agency cover-up.
On the day of his retirement, a veteran CIA agent learns that his former protégé has been arrested in China, is sentenced to die the next morning in Beijing, and that the CIA is considering letting that happen to avoid an international scandal.
How intense is Spy Game?
Spy Game is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Spy Game feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpytense
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Spy Game
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Spy Game for you?
Is Spy Game scary?
No. Spy Game is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Spy Game gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Spy Game sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Spy Game 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 Game?
Spy Game runs 2h 6m.
Where can I stream Spy Game?
Spy Game is streaming on Netflix.
Does Spy Game have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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