I Spy (2002)

5.4PG-1396 minDirector: Betty Thomas

2002 film by Betty Thomas

I Spy (commonly styled I-SPY) is a 2002 American buddy spy comedy film directed by Betty Thomas, and starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson. The film is based on the television series of the same name that aired in the 1960s and starred Robert Culp and Bill Cosby. The plot follows a spy and a famous civilian boxer who go undercover to prevent a gun runner from selling a stolen stealth bomber to the highest bidder.

The film was released by Sony Pictures Releasing in the United States on November 1, 2002. It received negative reviews from critics and audiences, and was a box-office flop, only grossing $60.3 million against its $70 million production budget.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is I Spy about?
I Spy (2002) — When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World Class Boxing Champ
Is I Spy based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is I Spy scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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