The Spy Next Door

Part spy. Part babysitter. All hero.

2010 • 94 min • Action · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

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. And when one of the youngsters accidentally downloads a top-secret formula, Bob's longtime nemesis, a Russian terrorist, pays a visit to the family.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1437 reviews

59 Audience · 1437 · 100%

Former spy Bob Ho faces his toughest mission yet: babysitting his girlfriend's three kids. When one child accidentally downloads a top-secret formula, Bob's old nemesis tracks them down, turning their suburban life into a spy adventure.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Slapstick action and comedic violence
Brief perilous situations
Some mild romantic affection

What it models well

Embracing new family structures
Teamwork and cooperation
Self-sacrifice for loved ones

Talk about it after

What makes a family?
Dealing with new people in your life
The difference between good spies and bad spies

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