The Spy Next Door

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The Spy Next Door

PG

2010

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Action

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Bob Ho (Jackie Chan), an undercover operative for the CIA, decides to give up his career and marry his girlfriend, Gillian (Amber Valletta). First however, he has one more mission to complete: Gain the approval of Gillian's children. Bob volunteers to baby-sit when Gillian is called away, but the operation hits a snag when one of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret formula, and a Russian terrorist takes aim at Bob's prospective family.

Critics Consensus

Lacking a script funny enough to cover up for Jackie Chan's fading physical gifts, The Spy Next Door fails on every conceivable level.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

04/01/2010

0.5/5

The woeful screenplay, the mundane direction, by Brian Levant, and the indifferent acting all combine to sink a stupid plot which should never have got off the ground.

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Alexander Pashby

Little White Lies

03/22/2010

Definitely one for the kids to watch on their own when it comes out on DVD.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

03/22/2010

2/5

Chan has just enough friendly charm to transcend this rubbish.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

03/31/2023

2/4

...a mostly tiresome endeavor that fares especially poorly within its generic and sluggish first half...

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

10/25/2022

...it could have been worse. [Full review in Spanish]

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John Gholson

Cinematical

02/10/2012

If the lazy filmmakers don't care enough about their movie to offer at least one single original idea, then you shouldn't care enough to go see it.

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Aasim R

@Aasim Dec 14

Sad to see All these reviews...Great Childhood Film

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Claudia A

Nov 23

I love jackie chan, and this is another classic for him. Funny and lots of cool moves!!

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Shaun R

@Shaun666 Jun 20

Jackie Chan at his best and Chris Tucker in his finest role. Both seem to be enjoying themselves, and overall, this is simply a fun movie.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Mar 28

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraca, o filme tem cenas fracas, a história é ruim, o elenco é bacana, mas só o jackie chan ajudou a melhorar o filme, os personagens são ruins e pioram o filme, com tudo isso, eu não recomendo esse filme.

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Laura L

02/05/2025

Great comedy with lots of action! The story is about a former CIA agent (Jackie Chan) who watches the three kids of his neighbor with whom he has a relationship. Accidentally, the son downloads a file that is wanted by some terrorists, and from here, there is lots of tension, funny situations and dialog, and a happy end. It's a movie for all ages, for the entire family. Enjoy it!

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William B

10/11/2024

I think for its time and for a children's movie, this was pretty fun.

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Synopsis

Bob Ho (Jackie Chan), an undercover operative for the CIA, decides to give up his career and marry his girlfriend, Gillian (Amber Valletta). First however, he has one more mission to complete: Gain the approval of Gillian's children. Bob volunteers to baby-sit when Gillian is called away, but the operation hits a snag when one of the kids mistakenly downloads a top-secret formula, and a Russian terrorist takes aim at Bob's prospective family.

Director: Brian Levant
Producer: Robert Simonds
Screenwriter: Jonathan Bernstein, James Greer, Gregory Poirier
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Robert Simonds Productions, Relativity
Rating: PG (Sequences of Action Violence|Mild Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 15, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 20, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $24.3M
Runtime: 1h 32m