The Spy Dad (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2003, The Spy Dad is a comedy film directed by Wong Jing, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In Hong Kong, a terrorist organization plans to blackmail the world's government with the help of two fatal diseases a goofy scientist created. Two Interpol agents went to stop their evil plot of world domination, but one of them became a victim of one of the diseases and wanders off acting like a six-year old child. He mindlessly walks into a bullied action film star's mansion, and the star, Jones Bon, was forced to babysit him while dealing with affairs involving his divorced wife and his two daughters. Only a short period of times has passed when Jones, although paying more attention to solving his family situations, finds himself fighting the terrorists.
Who’s in it. The Spy Dad stars Tony Leung Ka-fai as Jones Bon, Candice Yu as Isabel, Gillian Chung as Cream and Jordan Chan as Tienan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Spy Dad has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spy Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spy Dad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spy Dad (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spy Dad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spy Dad worth watching?
- The Spy Dad holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spy Dad?
- The Spy Dad stars Tony Leung Ka-fai, Candice Yu, Gillian Chung, Jordan Chan and Chapman To.
- When was The Spy Dad released?
- The Spy Dad was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.