I Spy (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
I Spy is a 2002 action thriller directed by Betty Thomas, starring Owen Wilson, Eddie Murphy and Famke Janssen. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $51.4 million worldwide on a $70 million budget. Critics gave it 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Betty Thomas
- Original language
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German - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $70M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is I Spy About?
The premise of I Spy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An undefeated boxer and a skilled secret agent are forced to work together when a valuable Air Force stealth bomber goes missing. Kelly Robinson and Alex Scott must overcome their differences and embark on a globe-trotting mission to recover the aircraft. Their pursuit is filled with dangerous situations, sharp wit, and unexpected humor, leading to a thrilling and comedic adventure.
I Spy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- stealth
- boxer
- espionage
- spy
- boxing
- violence
- car chase
- fistfight
- hand to hand combat
- opening action scene
- showdown
- shootout
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- monte carlo
- slow motion scene
- tied to a chair
- double agent
- double cross
- bathhouse
- ambush
- hiding in a car trunk
- deception
- explosion
- balloon
- party
- secret agent
- top secret
- title directed by female
- rhyme in title
- two word title
- african american
- pilot
- american abroad
- american in uzbekistan
- military camp
- secretly observing
- flashlight
- character's point of view camera shot
- avalanche
- interrupted by cell phone
- telephone call
- shooting
- gunshot
- spy as protagonist
- alarm
- president
- woods
- chased by a tank
- carrying someone
- secret mission
- kidnapped pilot
I Spy Cast
Owen Wilson leads the cast, with Eddie Murphy and Famke Janssen. Directed by Betty Thomas.
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Director Betty Thomas
More from Betty Thomas
More films directed by Betty Thomas, best-rated first: Private Parts, The Brady Bunch Movie, 28 Days and John Tucker Must Die.
I Spy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave I Spy 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 54% User score
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I Spy Plot Summary
What happens in I Spy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the Bureau of National Security, Special Agent Alex Scott (Owen Wilson) finds himself in a tense encounter with his rival, Carlos (played by Gary Cole), just before receiving his mission briefing. Tasked with recovering the stolen “Switchblade,” a cutting-edge fighter plane that is invisible to both radar and the human eye, Scott learns that it has fallen into the hands of arms dealer Arnold Gundars (portrayed by Malcolm McDowell). To complicate matters, Gundars is using an upcoming boxing match involving Middleweight world champion Kelly Robinson (Eddie Murphy) to auction off this high-tech aircraft.
Full summary
The whole story of I Spy, scene by scene
I Spy Box Office & Budget
I Spy grossed $51.4 million worldwide on a $70 million budget, 73% of what it cost. $33.6 million came from the US and Canada and $17.8 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$51.4M
73% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $33.6M
- International
- $17.8M
- Budget
- $70M
I Spy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of I Spy.
How Well Do You Know I Spy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character and Special Agent in 'I Spy'?
Cars in I Spy
50 cars on screen, including the 1994 Audi A6 C4 and the 1996 BMW 3 Cabrio E36.
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1994 Audi A6 C4 Important role -
1996 BMW 3 Cabrio E36 Important role -
1996 Peugeot 406 Important role -
Piaggio Vespa 125 PX Important role
I Spy Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “אני מרגל” and “Én, a kém”.
- Also known as
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- אני מרגל
- Én, a kém
- Обмануть всех
- アイ・スパイ
- Soy Espía
- O Espião Sou Eu
- Espion et demi
- Le spie
- Jsem agent
- Ja
- Szpieg
- Аз, шпионинът
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- Εγώ, ο Κατάσκοπος
- Sou Espião
- Ben Casus
- Sunt spion
- 아이 스파이
- Обдурити всіх
- Som agent
- 我是间谍, მე ჯაშუში
- Soc espia
- พยัคฆ์ร้ายใต้ดิน
- Ja, špijun
- Aš - šnipas
Seen I Spy?
Movies Like I Spy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Spy, Spy Intervention and My Spy.
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I Spy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of I Spy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is I Spy?
I Spy runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was I Spy released?
I Spy was released on November 1, 2002.
Who directed I Spy?
I Spy was directed by Betty Thomas.
More films by Betty Thomas Who is in the cast of I Spy?
I Spy stars Owen Wilson, Eddie Murphy and Famke Janssen.
How much did I Spy make at the box office?
I Spy grossed $51.4 million worldwide ($33.6 million domestic, $17.8 million international) on a budget of $70 million.
How is I Spy rated?
I Spy has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 35 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.
Does I Spy have a post-credit scene?
No. I Spy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is I Spy in?
The original language of I Spy is German.
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