From Beijing with Love

The most hilarious 007, ever!

1994 • 84 min • Action · Comedy

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Synopsis

A Chinese secret agent travels to Hong Kong to reclaim a dinosaur fossil but experiences hilarious incidents because of his incompetence.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

241 reviews

70 Audience · 241 · 100%

An incompetent secret agent is sent to Hong Kong to recover a stolen dinosaur fossil. He encounters a mysterious assassin and gets caught up in a series of comedic, action-packed mishaps, spoofing classic spy films.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some slapstick violence and cartoonish injuries
Mild innuendo and suggestive humor
Characters drink alcohol and smoke cigars

What it models well

Courage in the face of absurdity
Persistence despite setbacks
Overcoming personal flaws

Talk about it after

What makes this movie a spoof?
How do characters like James Bond inspire parodies?
Discuss the difference between real danger and comedic danger.

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