Spy Game (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2001, Spy Game is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Tony Scott, running about 126 minutes. “It's not how you play the game. It's how the game plays you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Spy Game stars Robert Redford as Nathan D. Muir, Brad Pitt as Tom Bishop, Stephen Dillane as Charles Harker and Larry Bryggman as Troy Folger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Spy Game has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $143M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spy Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spy Game 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 Spy Game (2001)?
- In US, Spy Game is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spy Game worth watching?
- Spy Game holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spy Game?
- Spy Game stars Robert Redford, Brad Pitt, Stephen Dillane, Larry Bryggman and Catherine McCormack.
- When was Spy Game released?
- Spy Game was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.