The Trouble with Spies (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1987, The Trouble with Spies is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 91 minutes. “The most bumbling secret agent ever to hold a gun.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. George Trent, a British spy, has gone incommunicado in Ibiza. Appleton Porter (Donald Sutherland) is sent to find out what happened to Trent. Porter settles into a small hotel with several busybody guests. He probes them for information about Trent, their former neighbor. Meanwhile, the spy survives several attempts on his life as he attempts to solve the mystery.
Who’s in it. The Trouble with Spies stars Donald Sutherland as Appleton Porter, Ned Beatty as Harry Lewis, Ruth Gordon as Mrs. Arkwright and Lucy Gutteridge as Mona, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Trouble with Spies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Best of British Tv Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trouble with Spies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trouble with Spies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trouble with Spies (1987)?
- In US, The Trouble with Spies is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Best of British Tv Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trouble with Spies worth watching?
- The Trouble with Spies holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trouble with Spies?
- The Trouble with Spies stars Donald Sutherland, Ned Beatty, Ruth Gordon, Lucy Gutteridge and Michael Hordern.