The Accidental Spy
Ordinary Guy. Extraordinary Spy.
Directed by Teddy Chan Tak-Sam
Produced by Panfilm, Orange Sky Golden Harvest
A lighthearted action-comedy about an ordinary man thrust into espionage, balancing martial arts spectacle with humor and charm.
A fun-filled story about an ordinary guy about to kick into an action-packed adventure. Jackie Chan plays a bored and unsuccessful salesman who never thought his life would amount to anything. All that changes one day when he becomes an instant hero by foiling an attempted bank robbery.
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Questions people ask
Is The Accidental Spy sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Does The Accidental Spy end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Accidental Spy easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The Accidental Spy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.
Is The Accidental Spy scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Accidental Spy, and what each one shares →
Like The Accidental Spy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Accidental Spy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Accidental Spy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Accidental Spy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Accidental Spy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
