My Favorite Spy (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1951, My Favorite Spy is an action and comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 93 minutes. “When Bob tangles with Hedy ... there's hilarity in Araby ... Moroccan style !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A burlesque comic doubles for a spy in Tangier and meets the spy's girlfriend, who is also a spy.
Who’s in it. My Favorite Spy stars Bob Hope as Peanuts White / Eric Augustine, Hedy Lamarr as Lily Dalbray, Francis L. Sullivan as Karl Brubaker and Arnold Moss as Tasso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, My Favorite Spy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 My Favorite Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Favorite Spy 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 My Favorite Spy (1951)?
- In US, My Favorite Spy is available to 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 My Favorite Spy worth watching?
- My Favorite Spy holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Favorite Spy?
- My Favorite Spy stars Bob Hope, Hedy Lamarr, Francis L. Sullivan, Arnold Moss and John Archer.
- When was My Favorite Spy released?
- My Favorite Spy was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.