Top 15 Funniest Spy Movies

Release Year: 2014

Cast: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

Following the success of Kick-Ass, director Matthew Vaughn adapted another graphic novel by Mark Millar into a cinematic masterpiece. Kingsman tells the story of Eggsy, a young troublemaker who transforms into a top agent of a secretive, elite spy organization.

Kingsman: The Secret Service offers a fresh take on the spy genre, filled with witty dialogue and amazing high-tech gadgets that the agents use. Watching Kingsman, you'll forget the traditional spy stereotypes as the agents are impeccably dressed and always wearing a charming smile.

The action scenes in Kingsman: The Secret Service are also highly praised for their meticulous execution and attention to detail.

Release Year: 2015

Cast: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

This film portrays the world of spies during the Cold War with a stylish, humorous, and fashionable twist. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the story is set in the 1960s and explores the origins of the U.N.C.L.E organization, featuring two standout members: Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer).

The unexpected collaboration between the CIA and KGB forces these two spies to join forces with mechanic Gaby Teller (Alicia Vikander) to thwart a nuclear weapons trafficking plot led by the criminal mastermind Victoria (Elizabeth Debicki). Beyond its high-fashion displays, the film is known for its witty, charming, and playful tone, particularly in the interactions and lines between the characters.

Release Year: 2015

Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law, Jason Statham

IMDb Rating: 7.0/10

This film, directed by Paul Feig, is one of the most unique spy movies in recent years. The charming humor of Spy brings a fresh breath to the spy genre, which has long been dominated by suave, handsome agents. Feig continues the comedic style he perfected in Bridesmaids (2011) and The Heat (2013) with Spy.

Melissa McCarthy stars as a CIA analyst who secretly admires the charming agent Bradley Fine (Jude Law). However, a series of twists lead her to a dangerous mission where she discovers her true potential.

Release Year: 2016

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Danielle Nicolet

IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

Central Intelligence – The Incompetent Spy is an entertaining pairing on the big screen between action star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and comedian Kevin Hart. The film follows the reckless adventure of Robbie Weirdicht (Dwayne Johnson) and Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), who reconnect over their rebellious high school days to uncover the truth behind a scandal Robbie is accused of.

The hilarious duo not only delivered impressive box office results but also earned an A rating from audiences on CinemaScore.

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Gary Oldman

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10

The Hitman’s Bodyguard offers a mix of action and humor that's not groundbreaking but remains highly entertaining, largely due to the talents of Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds. The film follows Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), a bodyguard who sees himself as 'top-tier' and is unexpectedly assigned to protect the notorious hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) after an incident.

The humor largely comes from the endless bickering and rivalry between the two, especially as they constantly try to outdo each other in the most outrageous ways.

Release Year: 2018

Cast: Justin Theroux, Blanka Györfi-Tóth, Vilma Szécsi

IMDb Rating: 6.0/10

The Spy Who Dumped Me is a hilarious and entertaining comedy packed with laughter and girl power. The story follows two best friends, Audrey (Mila Kunis) and Morgan (Kate McKinnon), who unwittingly become embroiled in an international crime ring after discovering that Audrey’s ex-boyfriend, CIA agent Drew Thayer (Justin Theroux), was actually a secret agent. The humor comes from their naive, first-time foray into the world of espionage.

Not just a typical spy comedy, this film also carries an R-rating for its edgy and sometimes raunchy dialogue. Released on July 25th, The Spy Who Dumped Me delivers pure entertainment and lots of laughs for its audience.

Release Year: 2018

Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Ben Miller, Olga Kurylenko

IMDb Rating: 6.5/10

Johnny English Strikes Again is the third installment in the Johnny English spy comedy series, starring Rowan Atkinson as an accidental secret agent. The adventure begins when the identities of all active agents in the UK are exposed, and Johnny becomes the last hope to uncover the mystery behind the leak.

Despite being a retired agent, Johnny faces his first mission to track down the attacker. With limited skills and abilities, can Johnny overcome the modern technological challenges to succeed in his mission? The trademark humor of Mr. Bean will have you laughing out loud in theaters, as this latest return brings unexpected surprises for the audience. Enjoy the movie!

Release Year: 2005

Cast: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Adam Brody,...

IMDb Rating: 6.5

Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a 2005 American romantic action-comedy film directed by Doug Liman, with a screenplay by Simon Kinberg and music by John Powell. John and Jane Smith are an ordinary couple, living an ordinary suburban life with regular jobs—except they’re both secret assassins.

Neither knows the other’s true identity until they’re shocked to discover they’ve been assigned to kill each other! In this mission to eliminate one another, they learn more about each other than they ever did in their six years of marriage.

Release Year: 1999

Cast: Mike Myers, Heather Graham, Michael York,...

IMDb Rating: 6.6

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is a 1999 American spy comedy directed by Jay Roach. This is the second film in the Austin Powers series. Mike Myers, who co-produces and writes, stars as Austin Powers, Dr. Evil, and Fat Bastard.

Dr. Evil uses a device called a “Time Machine” to travel back to 1969 and steal Austin’s mojo. Austin, now a disoriented figure, must travel back in time to reclaim his powers with the help of agent Felicity Shagwell.

Meanwhile, Dr. Evil’s personal life heats up as he falls in love, continues to reject his son, and bonds with a miniature version of himself named “Mini-Me.” Dr. Evil struggles to find the right moment to launch his giant moon cannon, which he dubs the “Death Star” or “Alan Parson's Project.”

Release Year: 1997

Cast: Bill Murray, Joanne Whalley, Peter Gallagher,...

IMDb Rating: 6.7

Bill Murray has built a legendary career with iconic roles from *Ghostbusters* to *Groundhog Day*. In 1997, he brought his comedic charm to the spy genre in *The Man Who Knew Too Little*. The film's title is a playful homage to Hitchcock's 1994 film of the same name and its remake.

*The Man Who Knew Too Little* is based on Robert Farrar's novel *Watch That Man*. The plot takes an amusing turn as Wallace Ritchie (Bill Murray) unexpectedly visits his brother for his birthday, only to find his brother is too busy. Instead, Wallace gets caught up in an impromptu theater troupe where participants become part of a staged crime movie. In a series of comic events, Wallace mistakenly answers a call meant for a real assassin, and believing it's part of the act, he gets swept up in a dangerous web of intrigue and deception.

Release Year: 2019

Cast: Tom Holland, Will Smith, Ben Mendelsohn,...

IMDb Rating: 6.8

Spies in Disguise is a 2019 animated film featuring Tom Holland voicing one of the main characters, Walter. Holland portrays an inventor and scientist with questionable ethics, while Will Smith lends his voice to the suave secret agent Lance Sterling.

After a nearly disastrous mission, Sterling fires Walter. However, Sterling is labeled a traitor when footage shows him with the villain’s drone. While searching Walter’s house, Sterling accidentally consumes a concoction that turns him into a pigeon. Now, Walter must figure out how to reverse the transformation while helping Sterling save the world.

Release Year: 2010

Cast: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Elsie Fisher,...

IMDb Rating: 7.6

Despicable Me is a 3D animated film from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment, released on July 9, 2010 in the United States. The movie features voice acting by Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, and Miranda Cosgrove.

This famous animated film, *Despicable Me*, ranks high, though it doesn't necessarily revolve around spies. Instead, it focuses on a villain. Gru (Steve Carell), a feared antagonist, seeks to prove his worth by stealing the moon.

To pull off this feat, he needs a shrink ray that's in the hands of another villain. He plans to adopt three girls, who will pose as cookie sellers so he can infiltrate their home. However, as Gru develops a fatherly bond with the girls, his cold-hearted villain persona begins to shift. Is he truly the ruthless villain he once seemed to be?

Release Year: 2008

Cast: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Alan Arkin, Dwayne Johnson

IMDb Rating: 6.5/10

This film is a remake of the hit 1960s American spy comedy series *Get Smart*, which won multiple Emmy Awards. The movie is a mix of action sequences paired with the awkward humor and charming incompetence of its characters.

*Get Smart* delivers a series of laughs as the clueless spy Max (Agent 86) and his partner, Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), find themselves in bizarre, often dangerous situations. While it’s a comedy, *Get Smart* also packs plenty of suspense and thrilling moments.

Release Year: 2013

Cast: Sandra Bullock, Michael McDonald, Melissa McCarthy

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

The action-comedy *The Heat* follows the humorous journey of FBI agent Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock) and tough cop Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy). With contrasting personalities – one sharp, cautious, and smart, the other impulsive and temperamental – their partnership initially starts off on the wrong foot. However, as the duo finds common ground in their commitment to the job, they become an effective team. The film is praised not only for its humor but for its deeper satirical elements that give the laughs more bite than mere entertainment.