7 Must-Watch Secret Agent Movies On Netflix
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To all the spy-movie lovers out there, we’ve got you covered. There’s something amazing about escaping into make-believe, filled with secret missions and trouble. We’ve all wanted to serve the government in a secret agent capacity, so we can either wait or watch.
By watching, we mean the best of secret agent movies Netflix has to offer. The streaming service is packed with Netflix Originals, movies, and TV shows, and the spy category is filled with lots and lots. Here, we will highlight the 7 top spy movies to watch on Netflix. Get the popcorns and watchlist ready, as it’s time for some action! Let’s get started.
Central Intelligence (2016)
Anybody streaming movies and TV shows this year is bound to come across Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, either as individuals or as a duo. This movie is a great example of their partnership and an epic comedy.
The story revolves around the kid who is hyped as the most popular kid in school who grows into the realities of life, struggles with work and relationships.
He gets a mysterious call to reunite with one of his fans from High-School. He later uncovers his undercover side and is forced to partner with him to fight the CIA to uncover something more deadly.
It has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 and amassed 8 nominations with 2 wins.
Spy Kids (2001)
Who doesn’t remember the popular 2001 action-comedy that made us love the spy genre? When the agent’s parents of two get kidnapped, the kids step in.
They are welcomed to the world of being secret agents, with the mission to save their parents from the evil villain. The Spy Kids franchise produced over 4 movies in total but the first one is a great pick to start with.
It has an IMDb rating of 5.5/10 and amassed 10 nominations with 2 wins.
Get Smart (2008)
Saving the world just got more complicated and comedic. This next pick features the two agents paired to work under a control agency. They are tasked to prevent a terrorist attack from an evil spy agency named KAOS.
The lead character is a bumbling spy, inexperienced and inadequate for the mission but his humorous antiques pay off well at the end. The cast features Steve Carrell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Terry Crews, and many more.
It has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 and amassed 6 nominations with 3 wins.
Traitor (2008)
Enough with the comedy picks, now time to get a serious one. This next pick is a great thriller in the spy category. A U.S citizen goes rogue in the Middle East selling guns to Religious radicals.
The FBI and CIA capture the traitor and imprison him. However, he escapes the Yemeni prison, assumes a new underground role in France.
He plots revenge by returning to the U.S to bring the biggest terrorist attack. It’s him vs. the intelligence.
It has an IMDb rating of 7.0/10 and amassed 10 nominations.
The Exception (2016)
They say that All is fair in love and war. What if they both mix? This movie revolves around the protection of the English King’s life.
He gets a warning from the Dutch Resistance and a German soldier is entrusted with his life. He falls for the maid of the quarters, only to realize that she is the Jewish assassin at work. The soldier is burdened with either serving his country or pursuing love.
It has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 and amassed 2 nominations.
The Red Sea Diving Resort (2019)
Our next pick is a deadly mission behind enemy lines, set in Ethiopia in 1979. During the genocide, Israel’s Mossad agents attempt to rescue the Jewish refugees by using a diving resort onshore.
Their attempt slowly goes haywire as the guerillas start noticing the pattern of refuge and rebel till they hang. The agents are burdened with a death-defying mission which turns into a purpose.
It has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10.
The Angel (2018)
Our last pick of the bunch is based on the New York Times Best Selling Book ‘The Angel: The Egyptian Spy who Saved Israel’ by Uri Bar-Joesph. This true story revolves around Ashraf Marwan, who is president Naser’s son-in-law and special adviser.
He trades in his precious position by feeding intel to the Israeli Intelligence. His espionage takes a weird turn of events when he is close to being found as the treasonous rebel. The cast features Toby Kebbell, Marwan Kenzari, Hannah Ware, Waleed Zuaiter, and more.
It has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 and amassed a Jury Prize for Best Feature Film.
Conclusion
With this, we round up our top 7 picks for the secret agent genre. Some of these picks have a serious vibe, best kidnapping scenes, and some are fun takes on being a secret agent. Now get your Netflix app, prepare your watchlist, and enjoy the features. Happy streaming!
