Spy Game (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Spy Game is a 2001 action thriller directed by Tony Scott, starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes and earned $143 million worldwide on a $115 million budget. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $115M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spy Game About?
The premise of Spy Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As veteran CIA operative Nathan Muir prepares for retirement, his plans are disrupted by the sudden arrest of his protégé, Tom Bishop, in China. Muir must abandon his impending departure and initiate a perilous rescue mission. Relying on his extensive experience and willingness to bend the rules, he navigates a complex web of international intrigue to secure Bishop's release and uncover the truth behind his capture.
Spy Game Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- espionage
- cia agent
- spy
- rogue agent
- friendly extraction
- mentor protege relationship
- shanghai china
- cia central intelligence agency
- american abroad
- spy thriller
- car bomb
- exploding car
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- agent
- neo noir
- tough guy
- blood
- firearm
- evil man
- silencer
- chase
- pistol
- evil
- aim
- escape
- shot to death
- blood splatter
- manhunt
- guilt
- die hard scenario
- shootout
- weapon
- surveillance
- f word
- saigon vietnam
- porsche the car
- task force
- china
- retirement
- execution
- friendship
- friend
- cold war
- hong kong
- rescue
- prison
- vietnam
- lebanese civil war
- vomiting
- lebanon
- opening action scene
Spy Game Cast
Robert Redford leads the cast, with Brad Pitt. Directed by Tony Scott.
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Director Tony Scott
More from Tony Scott
More films directed by Tony Scott, best-rated first: True Romance, Enemy of the State, Crimson Tide and Unstoppable.
Spy Game Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spy Game 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 69% User score
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Spy Game Plot Summary
What happens in Spy Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1991, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of impending international diplomacy, where the U.S. and Chinese Governments are on the brink of a significant trade agreement. As the American President is poised to journey to China to finalize this deal, the Central Intelligence Agency learns that their Special Activities Division operative, Tom Bishop, has been taken captive while attempting to rescue Elizabeth Hadley from a Chinese prison. Facing imminent execution within twenty-four hours, the stakes escalate as the U.S. Government grapples with the implications of claiming Bishop as an agent, a move that could jeopardize the critical trade negotiations.
Full summary
The whole story of Spy Game, scene by scene
Spy Game Box Office & Budget
Spy Game grossed $143 million worldwide on a $115 million budget, 1.2 times what it cost. $62.4 million came from the US and Canada and $80.7 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$143M
1.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $62.4M
- International
- $80.7M
- Budget
- $115M
Spy Game Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official UK Re-Release Trailer
How Well Do You Know Spy Game?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Tom Bishop's primary mission in the movie?
Spy Game Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “間諜遊戲” and “Jogo de Espiões”.
- Also known as
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- 間諜遊戲
- Jogo de Espiões
- Kémjátszma
- جاسوس بازی
- Spy game - Jeu d'espions
- Spy Game - Der finale Countdown
- Casus Oyunu
- Шпионские игры
- Spy game, jeu d'espions
- Spy Game (Juego de espías)
- 间谍游戏
- Zawód: Szpieg
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- Παιχνίδι Κατασκόπων
- משחק ריגול
- 스파이 게임
- Jeux d'espionnage
- Vohunske spletke
- Шпионски игри
- Шпигунські ігри
- Šnipų žaidimas
- Spioni de elită
- Juego de espías
- スパイ・ゲーム
- Trò Chơi Gián Điệp
- Spy game, ჯაშუშთა თამაშები
- คู่ล่าฝ่าพรมแดนเดือด
- Špijunska igra
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Spy Game FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spy Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spy Game?
Spy Game runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was Spy Game released?
Spy Game was released on November 21, 2001.
Who directed Spy Game?
Spy Game was directed by Tony Scott.
More films by Tony Scott Who is in the cast of Spy Game?
Spy Game stars Robert Redford and Brad Pitt.
How much did Spy Game make at the box office?
Spy Game grossed $143 million worldwide ($62.4 million domestic, $80.7 million international) on a budget of $115 million.
How is Spy Game rated?
Spy Game has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Spy Game have a post-credit scene?
No. Spy Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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