IMDb 5.4 2002 HD

I Spy

I Spy

2002
Action Adventure Comedy Thriller
97 min PG-13 USA
5.397 / 10
5.4 IMDB

When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Betty Thomas / Richard Graves / Benita Brazier / David Arnold
Starring
Eddie Murphy / Owen Wilson / Famke Janssen / Malcolm McDowell / Gary Cole / Phill Lewis / Viv Leacock / Keith Dallas

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

predictable fun uneven charming lighthearted standard energetic comedic serviceable entertaining

Reviews

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Genevieve Croft
May 10, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson are the primary draw for 'I Spy,' a film that attempts to blend spy thriller elements with comedic buddy-cop tropes. The chemistry between the two leads is undeniable, providing the most engaging moments…

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Arthur Pendelton
May 10, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Here’s a film that understands the appeal of a good mismatched duo. 'I Spy' pairs the effortlessly cool Owen Wilson with the reliably energetic Eddie Murphy for a globe-trotting espionage mission. The core conceit—a world-class boxer thrust into…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 10, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The allure of 'I Spy' rests almost entirely on the shoulders of its lead actors, Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson. Their contrasting personas are the engine driving this espionage adventure, aiming for laughs as much as thrills. Unfortunately,…

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Marcus Thorne
May 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'I Spy' is a serviceable popcorn flick that banks on the chemistry between its two leads. Owen Wilson, as the cocky boxer Kelly Robinson, and Eddie Murphy, as the seasoned spy Alex Scott, bring a familiar energy to…

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Eleanor Vance
May 10, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This action-comedy attempts to revive the classic spy-buddy formula, pairing Eddie Murphy's brash charisma with Owen Wilson's laid-back charm. The premise of a world-class boxer joining a top spy on a mission to recover a stolen stealth fighter…

FAQs

The central conflict revolves around the theft of the Switchblade, a cutting-edge stealth fighter, which poses a significant threat. Spy Alex Scott is tasked with its retrieval, but his mission becomes complicated when he is forced to work with the unconventional Kelly Robinson. Together, they must outwit the elusive arms dealer Arnold Gundars and secure the dangerous aircraft before it can be used for nefarious purposes.