I Spy (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2002, I Spy is an action, comedy, thriller and adventure film directed by Betty Thomas, running about 97 minutes. “Attitude meets espionage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World Class Boxing Champion Kelly Robinson, on a dangerous top secret espionage mission. Their assignment: using equal parts skill and humor, catch Arnold Gundars, one of the world's most successful arms dealers.
Who’s in it. I Spy stars Eddie Murphy as Kelly Robinson, Famke Janssen as Rachel, Owen Wilson as Alexander Scott and Keith Dallas as Lunchbox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, I Spy has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $51.4M 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 I Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of I 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 I Spy (2002)?
- In US, I 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 I Spy worth watching?
- I Spy holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Spy?
- I Spy stars Eddie Murphy, Famke Janssen, Owen Wilson, Keith Dallas and Malcolm McDowell.
- When was I Spy released?
- I Spy was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.