Ever since we were kids we’ve been fascinated by the tales of espionage through Jame Bond Movies. It’s the perfect film style where action meets thriller. We have come up with Best Spy movies to watch on Netflix, Amazon Prime & others.
NOTE : The list is made excluding the likes of all time favourite spy movies franchise — Jame Bond Movies, Mission Impossible Movies & Jason Bourne Series.
THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E (2015)
IMDB : 7.3
Set in the 1960’s, a CIA agent and a KGB operative must put aside their differences and joins hands for a mission against a mysterious crime organization which is keen on using obtaining nuclear weapons and using them for destruction. The duo must race against time to stop the organization and prevent worldwide catastrophe. It’s a pure entertainment with the perfect mixture of action and comedy.
KINGSMAN : THE SECRET SERVICE (2014)
IMDB : 7.7
Kingsman is a secret spy organization that recruits a street smart kid from London into it’s training program, while a mysterious organization emerges as a global threat. It’s a well paced spy thriller with a layer of good sense of humor.
THE LIVES OF OTHERS (2006)
IMDB : 8.4
This Oscar winning thriller tells the story of a secret agent conducting surveillance on a writer and his wife, hoping to obtain any information about the communist party. Problem arises when his superior develops feelings for the writer’s wife and orders him to get rid of the writer.
ARGO (2012)
IMDB : 7.7
Based on true events, this thriller covers the covert rescue operation of six American hostages held in Tehran, Iran. Under the cover of American producer scouting location for movie, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation in rescuing the hostages in Iran, in 1979. Argo perfectly retells the story of one of the most dangerous rescue operation carried out by CIA with a thrill paced screenplay. It is undoubtedly one of the best spy movies.
MUNICH (2005)
IMDB : 7.5
From Director Steven Spielberg this drama thriller is based on true story about the secret Israeli squad assigned to track down and assassinate 11 Palestinians who are believed to be responsible for 1972 Munich massacre. It’s exceptionally made thriller which keeps on the edge of the seat.
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ZERO DARK THIRTY (2012)
IMDB : 7.4
Zero dark Thirty is the story of history’s greatest manhunt for the world’s dangerous man — Osama Bin Laden. A group of American operatives led by agent Maya in tracking down Al Qaeda’s leader for a decade, and finally eliminating him. It’s an adrenaline rushed action thriller which doesn’t fall short on the details.
ALLIED (2016)
IMDB : 7.1
The story revolves around two intelligence officers of the allied Nations during World War 2, Max and Marianne who meets on an undercover mission in playing a couple to acquire vital information. They fall in love and get married, their happy marriage life is turned upside down when Max finds out his wife is a spy who works for the enemy. Brad Pitt is put in the middle of love for his wife and his Nation. The cast perfectly delivers a Romantic spy movie which deals with true colors of many couples during War.
BODY OF LIES (2008)
IMDB : 7.1
From director Ridley Scott, with leading casts Di Caprio and Russell Crowe — Body of Lies is spy thriller which deals with CIA operative Roger(Di Caprio) who uncovers vital information regarding the a terrorist organization the operates in the heart of Jordan and calls for aide from CIA agent Ed Hoffman. The tension begins from the first moment and never drops thanks to it’s performers. It’s gripping and the cinematography is exceptionally well in capturing the details.
SPY (2015)
IMDB : 7
When a CIA agent is compromised, a CIA Analyst Susan volunteers to go undercover for the most dangerous mission into the underworld of arms dealer to prevent global catastrophe. Spy delivers a perfect entertaining spy movie with the mix of humor and intelligence. With the amazing casts — Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne & Jude Law “The Spy” is undoubtedly one of the funniest Best spy movies ever made.
SPY GAME (2001)
IMDB : 7.1
A Veteran CIA agent Robert Bedford on the last days of his retirement learns that his once trainee Brad Pitt has gone rogue and is imprisoned in Beijing on espionage charges for trying to break a prisoner out of China. Robert sets out for a dangerous rescue mission without any aide to free Brad Pitt. It’s the perfect example of a perfect cast can lighten up any implausible plot. Worth the watch for it’s amazing cast.
