The Spy Next Door

PGUnited States rating20101h 34mAction, Comedy, Family
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PG US
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A former spy tries to balance his secret past with the challenge of babysitting three children. When a secret file is accidentally downloaded by one of the kids, the family must deal with some unexpected visitors and a bit of action. It is a lighthearted comedy that explores what it truly means to be a family.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a standard action comedy structure with bursts of high energy and chase scenes balanced by calmer domestic moments. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeHenchmen arrive at the house to search for the secret file.
  • Approx.SomeA confrontation occurs at a Chinese restaurant involving a henchman.
  • Approx.ScaryThe children are captured by the villains in an abandoned factory.
  • Approx.ScaryA final confrontation occurs at the family home with the villains.

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  1. 1What did you think about Bob's secret job and how he handled the kids?
  2. 2How did the kids' feelings about their family change throughout the movie?
  3. 3What does it mean to be part of a family, even if you aren't related by blood?

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