Spy Intervention (2020): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Spy Intervention is a 2020 action comedy directed by Drew Mylrea, starring Drew Van Acker as Corey, Poppy Delevingne and Max Silvestri. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 3.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Drew Mylrea
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spy Intervention About?
The premise of Spy Intervention without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned spy attempts to leave his dangerous past behind and embrace a peaceful family life. However, when a renegade agent emerges, threatening worldwide chaos, he is forced to dust off his old skills. He must now balance saving the world with reigniting the passion in his marriage, proving that even a retired spy can’t escape his destiny.
Spy Intervention Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- spy
- jet pack
- self destruct
- disintegration
- shot in the back
- ice skating
- minature basketball
- troglodyte
- sales challenge
- bowling
- shopping mall
- chance encounter
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- ice rink
- katmandu
- sex scene
- failed mission
- reference to james bond
- reference to cunnilingus
- fixer upper
- moving in together
- intervention
- reference to youtube
- reference to lorena bobbitt
- view through binoculars
- fired from a job
Spy Intervention Cast & Characters
Drew Van Acker leads the cast as Corey, with Poppy Delevingne as Pam and Max Silvestri as Egan. Directed by Drew Mylrea; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Drew Mylrea
- Drew Van Acker as Corey
- Poppy Delevingne as Pam
- Max Silvestri as Egan
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Blake Anderson as Smuts
Also Starring in Spy Intervention
· 9 more- Lane Garrison Fred
- Brian Sacca Bob
- Migs Govea Ted
- Natasha Bassett Alexandra
- Brittany Furlan Brianna
- Dave Sheridan Rick
- Winslow Bright Claudia
- Ken Holmes
- Billy Thomas Myott
More from Drew Mylrea
One more film directed by Drew Mylrea: Last Survivors.
Spy Intervention Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spy Intervention 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 3.9/10. Our Echo Score gives it 32/100, strongest in sensory experience (45) and weakest in rewatch factor (25).
Spy Intervention Echo Score Breakdown
The film delivers an uneven tone and lackluster execution that undermines its spoof premise. While a few moments of playful styling and intermittent humor emerge, the narrative momentum falters under inconsistent direction and muddled editing. Character interactions rarely achieve genuine chemistry, and the core plot remains largely uninspired. Overall, Spy Intervention presents a concept with limited realization, yielding a predominantly disengaging experience.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 35
In terms of art and craft, the film exhibits an uneven visual approach marked by abrupt framing changes and minimal production design. Direction lacks focus, with scenes transitioning unpredictably and low-budget aesthetics dominating much of the running time. Editing choices, including a disjointed aspect ratio shift, further disrupt the flow. Overall, the craft feels underdeveloped and inconsistent.
- Character & Emotion 30
When it comes to character and emotion, performances are uneven and character depth remains shallow throughout. Acting frequently feels overexposed or stilted, and the leads lack convincing chemistry. Supporting performances offer brief relief but cannot compensate for the thin emotional stakes. Overall, the characters fail to generate lasting impact or empathy.
- Story & Flow 30
In terms of story and flow, the plot struggles with coherence and originality, leading to a pacing that often feels sluggish. Attempts at comedic twists and domestic-versus-spy contrasts yield intermittent engagement but lack substantive development. The climax offers little payoff, and overall narrative stakes remain underexplored. Ultimately, the story delivers more frustration than intrigue.
- Sensory Experience 45
Regarding sensory experience, the film presents a modest soundtrack and sound design that rarely enhances the tension of its spy premise. Visual style shows occasional moments of thoughtful set dressing but is undermined by inconsistent aspect ratio shifts. Sound mixing sometimes feels flat, and the overall audio-visual cohesion is uneven. Sensory elements remain largely unobtrusive.
- Rewatch Factor 25
When it comes to rewatch factor, the film offers limited replay value, as initial amusement diminishes on subsequent viewings. Occasional humorous beats and stylistic references may appeal to niche audiences, but thin character arcs and repetitive pacing reduce lasting appeal. Overall, Spy Intervention is unlikely to inspire frequent revisiting or long-term appreciation.
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IMDb 3.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 48%
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TMDB 46% User score
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Movie Insider 2.4 /5
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Spy Intervention Plot Summary
What happens in Spy Intervention from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The world’s greatest spy decides to leave behind his thrilling adventures to settle down with the woman he adores. However, when a madman seeks to acquire a catastrophic weapon, he must abandon his mundane life to not only safeguard the world but also to revive his lackluster marriage.
Corey Gage (Drew Van Acker) is an accomplished spy who encounters Pam Grayson (Poppy Delevingne) during a mission aimed at capturing Doyle Egan (Max Silvestri), who is on the brink of obtaining a weapon of mass destruction. Egan manages to escape while Corey is sidetracked by Pam at a mall, where she is promoting cosmetic samples.
Full summary
The whole story of Spy Intervention, scene by scene
Spy Intervention Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Spy Intervention.
How Well Do You Know Spy Intervention?
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Cars in Spy Intervention
16 cars on screen, including the 1987 Renault S53 RX and the ACMAT VLRA TPK.
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1982 Land-Rover 88'' Series III Station Wagon Important role
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Spy Intervention FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Spy Intervention, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spy Intervention?
Spy Intervention runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Spy Intervention released?
Spy Intervention was released on February 14, 2020.
Who directed Spy Intervention?
Spy Intervention was directed by Drew Mylrea.
More films by Drew Mylrea Who is in the cast of Spy Intervention?
Spy Intervention stars Drew Van Acker as Corey, Poppy Delevingne as Pam and Max Silvestri as Egan, among 13 credited actors.
How is Spy Intervention rated?
Spy Intervention has 3.9/10 on IMDb, 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46% on TMDB and 2.4/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Spy Intervention have a post-credit scene?
No. Spy Intervention has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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