29 Spy Films Featuring Intelligence Agencies
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BlackhatMovie · 2015 · 133m · Crime, Thriller, ActionNicholas Hathaway, recently released from prison, teams up with partners from America and China to track a sophisticated cybercrime group. Their pursuit takes them from Chicago to Los Angeles, then to Hong Kong and Jakarta. As Hathaway gets closer to uncovering the truth, he learns the cyberattacks are linked to a much larger, deeply personal threat – the attack on a Chinese nuclear power plant was only the start.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.5 - 2
SnowdenMovie · 2016 · 135m · Drama, History, CrimeEdward Snowden, a former CIA employee, provides journalists with access to a massive collection of classified government documents.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 3
SpyMovie · 2015 · 120m · Action, Comedy, CrimeA CIA analyst who works primarily at a desk volunteers for an undercover mission. The goal: to infiltrate the organization of a dangerous arms dealer and stop a catastrophic global event.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 4
RoninMovie · 1998 · 122m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA seemingly ordinary briefcase becomes the key to a dangerous conflict between Irish terrorists and Russian mobsters. Now in the possession of cunning criminals, the briefcase's contents trigger a tense chase. To retrieve it and stop further violence, a seasoned Irish liaison gathers a diverse team of mercenaries. This unlikely group must use their unique skills to race against time, navigating shifting alliances and ruthless enemies while confronting their past and forging a bond to secure the briefcase and their own survival.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 5
The Bourne IdentityMovie · 2002 · 119m · Action, Drama, MysteryNear death and with no memory of his past, Jason Bourne is rescued from the sea by a fisherman. Armed with only a Swiss bank account number, he begins to piece together his identity, but soon discovers powerful enemies who want him eliminated. Bourne realizes he possesses extraordinary skills as a trained operative, but struggles to determine who he used to work for.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 6
Jack Ryan: Shadow RecruitMovie · 2014 · 105m · Action, Drama, ThrillerYoung CIA analyst Jack Ryan discovers a Russian scheme to destabilize the American economy through a terrorist attack.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 7
The Bourne SupremacyMovie · 2004 · 108m · Action, Drama, ThrillerA CIA mission to acquire secret Russian documents is compromised by a rival agent who subsequently appears in the quiet coastal town where Bourne and Marie are living. The couple are forced to flee for their lives. Bourne, having previously warned of repercussions for any contact from his past, must now revert to his skills as a trained assassin to survive.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 8
The Bourne UltimatumMovie · 2007 · 115m · Action, Drama, MysteryReporter Simon Ross is investigating Operation Blackbriar, a new and improved program based on the old Project Treadstone, in a series of articles. Ross's reporting triggers fragmented memories for Bourne, forcing him to confront his hidden past while evading The Company's attempts to eliminate him.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.4 - 9
The AngelMovie · 2018 · 114m · Action, Drama, HistoryThis is the true story of Ashraf Marwan, a key advisor to both Egyptian President Nasser and his successor Anwar Sadat. He was also, at the same time, the most valuable intelligence asset for Israeli Intelligence during the 20th century. Based on the New York Times bestseller, "The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel" by Uri Bar-Joseph.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 10
The Bourne LegacyMovie · 2012 · 135m · Action, ThrillerCIA operative Aaron Cross is thrust into a dangerous situation, the result of Jason Bourne's past actions. His life is constantly at risk.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 11
The Spy Who Dumped MeMovie · 2018 · 117m · Comedy, Action, AdventureTwo thirty-something best friends are caught in a dangerous situation when an ex-boyfriend appears at their home, pursued by a team of assassins. They find themselves unexpectedly involved in a global conspiracy.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.4 - 12
American MadeMovie · 2017 · 115m · Action, Comedy, CrimeThis is the true story of Barry Seal, a pilot who flew drugs for the CIA and the Medellin Cartel during the 1980s.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.9 - 13
From Paris with LoveMovie · 2010 · 92m · Action, Crime, ThrillerJames Reese works as an ambassador's aide in France, but secretly works as a low-level CIA operative. He dreams of becoming a full agent and is thrilled to get an assignment with the intense Charlie Wax. Charlie’s dangerous methods quickly make James regret his choice, but when James discovers that the targets they are pursuing are now hunting him, he realizes Charlie might be his only chance to survive.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4 - 14
The Good ShepherdMovie · 2006 · 167m · Drama, Thriller, HistoryEdward Wilson, the sole witness to his father's suicide and a member of the Yale Skull and Bones society, is an honest and principled young man who respects honor and secrecy. These qualities lead to his recruitment into the new OSS. However, his commitment to his job gradually forces him to compromise his values, ultimately impacting his family.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 15
The DebtMovie · 2010 · 113m · Drama, ThrillerRachel Singer, a former Mossad agent, once attempted to capture Dr. Josef Mengele, the infamous "Surgeon of Birkenau," during a covert Israeli operation in East Berlin. The mission resulted in Mengele's death. Three decades later, a man claiming to be Mengele appears, forcing Rachel to return to Eastern Europe to determine if the claim is true. Haunted by memories of her past mission and the loss of her two fellow agents, the celebrated agent must confront the painful consequences of her actions.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 16
Bastille DayMovie · 2016 · 92m · ActionMichael Mason, an American pickpocket in Paris, becomes the target of the CIA after stealing a bag containing something more significant than money. Agent Sean Briar, assigned to the case, discovers Michael is caught up in a larger scheme and may be the key to exposing a major conspiracy.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 17
Lord of WarMovie · 2005 · 122m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerYuri Orlov is a weapons dealer who travels the world's most dangerous areas, constantly evading a determined Interpol agent, his competitors, and even some of his clients – including many of the world’s most powerful dictators. Ultimately, he is forced to confront his own moral choices.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 18
12 StrongMovie · 2018 · 130m · War, Drama, ActionFollowing the September 11th attacks, a team of elite soldiers is deployed to Afghanistan on a mission to dismantle the Taliban.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 19
The InterviewMovie · 2014 · 112m · Action, ComedyDave Skylark and his producer Aaron Rapaport host the celebrity tabloid show "Skylark Tonight." They secure an interview with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, a surprising coup. Subsequently, the CIA recruits them, tasking them with transforming their visit to Pyongyang into an assassination plot.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2 - 20
The Red Sea Diving ResortMovie · 2019 · 130m · Drama, Thriller, HistorySudan, East Africa, 1980. A group of Israeli Mossad agents plans a rescue operation to move thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. To conceal their true mission from suspicious Sudanese authorities, they create a false front: a diving resort on the Red Sea.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 21
Spy GameMovie · 2001 · 126m · Action, Crime, ThrillerOn his last day of work, a retired CIA agent discovers his former protégé has been arrested in China. He's scheduled to be executed the following morning in Beijing, and the CIA is contemplating allowing the execution to proceed to avert a major international crisis.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 22
The November ManMovie · 2014 · 108m · Crime, Action, ThrillerA former CIA agent is pulled back into the field for a deeply personal assignment. He soon discovers he's in a dangerous conflict with his former protégé, caught in a high-stakes game involving powerful figures within the CIA and the Russian president-elect.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 23
SaltMovie · 2010 · 100m · Action, Mystery, ThrillerCIA officer Evelyn Salt dedicated her life to her country. That loyalty is shattered when a Russian defector claims she's a sleeper agent for Russia. Suddenly a fugitive, Salt must use all her training and experience to evade capture, safeguard her husband, and outmaneuver her colleagues at the CIA. Her attempts to clear her name only deepen the suspicion surrounding her, as the search for her true identity intensifies. The question remains: who is Evelyn Salt?IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 24
Safe HouseMovie · 2012 · 115m · Action, ThrillerA former CIA agent, presumed dead for ten years, reappears. When the safe house where he's being held is attacked by mercenaries, a new agent manages to escape with him. The two must now work together to survive and discover who is trying to kill them both.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 25
Damascus CoverMovie · 2017 · 93m · Thriller, MysteryAn undercover agent working in Syria must balance a dangerous mission with unexpected romantic feelings.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.6 - 26
Jason BourneMovie · 2016 · 123m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerA highly skilled ex-CIA operative, living in seclusion, is forced back into the world he left behind. His mission: to expose long-buried secrets about his own history.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 27
Red SparrowMovie · 2018 · 140m · Thriller, MysteryAfter an injury ends her career as a prima ballerina, Dominika Egorova is offered a new path with Sparrow School, a clandestine organization that trains gifted individuals to be weapons. She becomes Sparrow School's most formidable operative after enduring rigorous and brutal training. As Dominika masters her newfound skills, she encounters a CIA agent who claims to be the only person she can trust.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 28
ArgoMovie · 2012 · 120m · Drama, ThrillerAmidst the escalating turmoil of the Iranian Revolution, a CIA exfiltration expert devises a dangerous strategy to rescue six Americans sheltering at the Canadian ambassador's residence.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3 - 29
The OperativeMovie · 2019 · 120m · Drama, ThrillerA young woman from the American West is recruited by the Mossad for a covert mission in Tehran. While working undercover, she finds herself caught in a complicated relationship between her handler and the person she is meant to be investigating.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8
