My Mother the Spy (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, My Mother the Spy is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Elodie Keene, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Disappointed that her mother has always disappeared at important times in her life, Alison Shaeffer, a successful book editor, decides to track down her mother on a remote island in an effort to patch things up. But family secrets unravel when Allison discovers that her mother is a CIA agent after she accidentally stumbles into one of her mom's covert operations.
Who’s in it. My Mother the Spy stars Jayne Brook as Alison Shaeffer, Dyan Cannon as Gloria Shaeffer, Kevin Kilner as Rabbi / Gary Sutton and David Palffy as Gustavo Vasquez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, My Mother the Spy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Mother the Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Mother the Spy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Mother the Spy (2000)?
- In US, My Mother the Spy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Mother the Spy worth watching?
- My Mother the Spy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Mother the Spy?
- My Mother the Spy stars Jayne Brook, Dyan Cannon, Kevin Kilner, David Palffy and Gloria Stuart.
- When was My Mother the Spy released?
- My Mother the Spy was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.