The Accidental Spy (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, The Accidental Spy is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Teddy Chan, running about 108 minutes. “Ordinary Guy, Extraordinary Spy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fun-filled story about an ordinary guy about to kick into an action-packed adventure. Jackie Chan plays a bored and unsuccessful salesman who never thought his life would amount to anything. All that changes one day when he becomes an instant hero by foiling an attempted bank robbery.
Who’s in it. The Accidental Spy stars Jackie Chan as Buck Yuan, Eric Tsang as Many Liu, Vivian Hsu as Yong and Kim Min as Carmen Wong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Accidental Spy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $790.1K at the box office.
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 The Accidental Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accidental 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 The Accidental Spy (2001)?
- In US, The Accidental 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 The Accidental Spy worth watching?
- The Accidental Spy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Accidental Spy?
- The Accidental Spy stars Jackie Chan, Eric Tsang, Vivian Hsu, Kim Min and Wu Hsing-Guo.
- When was The Accidental Spy released?
- The Accidental Spy was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.