The Spy Next Door (2010)

The Spy Next Door is a movie starring Jackie Chan, Amber Valletta, and Billy Ray Cyrus. Former CIA spy Bob Ho takes on his toughest assignment to date: looking after his girlfriend's three kids, who haven't exactly warmed to their mom's beau.

Director:

Brian Levant

Writers:

Jonathan Bernstein (screenplay), James Greer (screenplay)

Stars:

Jackie Chan, Amber Valletta, Billy Ray Cyrus

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jackie Chan	...	Bob Ho
Amber Valletta	...	Gillian
Madeline Carroll	...	Farren
Will Shadley	...	Ian
Alina Foley	...	Nora
Magnús Scheving	...	Anton Poldark (as Magnus Scheving)
Billy Ray Cyrus	...	Colton James
George Lopez	...	Glaze
Katherine Boecher	...	Creel
Mia Stallard	...	Cute Girl
Maverick McWilliams	...	Chad
Quinn Mason	...	Carl
Margaret Murphy	...	Mom
Esodie Geiger	...	Principal
Arron Shiver	...	Scientist

Storyline

Former CIA spy Bob Ho takes on his toughest assignment to date: looking after his girlfriend's three kids (who haven't exactly warmed to their mom's beau). When one of the youngsters accidentally downloads a top-secret formula, Bob's longtime nemesis, a Russian terrorist, pays a visit to the family.

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Plot Keywords:

cia | spy | single mother | terrorist | chinese | 

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Taglines:

Spying is easy, babysitting is hard.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sequences of action violence and some mild rude humor

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [France]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 January 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Spy Next Door

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$28,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,877,043, 17 January 2010, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$24,268,828, 28 February 2010

Company Credits

Production Co:

Relativity Media, Robert Simonds Productions, Spy Next Door

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie's soundtrack features the song "Secret Agent Man" performed by Johnny Rivers.

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Goofs

During the fight scene at the abandoned warehouse, the bike is leaned over on the right, but then leaned over on the left before Bob kicks the bike.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Nora: Mom! Jethro's eating my underwear!
[pronounced 'unduweahw']

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Crazy Credits

Outtakes from the film play during the end credits.

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Connections

References The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990)

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Soundtracks

One Way or Another
Written by Nigel Harrison and Debbie Harry
Performed by Blondie
Courtesy of Capital Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

User Reviews

Better than the scores show

Wow, people need to get a grip when they review a kids film! Sure the premise has been used before & sure the bad guys are cheesy. They are supposed to be.

This movie has OK action, corny dialogue, and an absolutely wonderful message. Not every movie has to win awards to be great. Some movies are simply great because you get to spend time with your kids & the flick has a redeeming message.

This movie has no sex, no language, and merely comedic violence. What a refreshing idea! I loved that my 13 year old boy & 10 year old daughter enjoyed it & both got the message that family is who loves you not whose blood runs in you.

I would highly recommend this movie to anyone with children or to anyone who is sick of Hollywood "morals" being forced down our throats. A very family friendly movie.

Come with a good attitude. Enjoy the popcorn & a coke. Watch a decent flick & enjoy time with your family.