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The Spy Next Door (2010)

PG 94 min  -  Action | Comedy | Family  -   15 January 2010 (USA)
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Former CIA spy Bob Ho takes on his toughest assignment to date: looking after his girlfriend's three kids, who haven't exactly warmed to their mom's beau.

Director:

Brian Levant

Writers:

Jonathan Bernstein (screenplay), James Greer (screenplay), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jackie Chan ...
Amber Valletta ...
Madeline Carroll ...
Will Shadley ...
Ian
Alina Foley ...
Magnús Scheving ...
Anton Poldark (as Magnus Scheving)
Billy Ray Cyrus ...
George Lopez ...
Katherine Boecher ...
Mia Stallard ...
Maverick McWilliams Maverick McWilliams ...
Quinn Mason ...
Margaret Murphy ...
Mom
Esodie Geiger Esodie Geiger ...
Principal
Arron Shiver ...
Scientist
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Storyline

Former CIA spy Bob Ho takes on his toughest assignment to date: looking after his girlfriend's three kids, who haven't exactly warmed to their mom's beau. And when one of the youngsters accidentally downloads a top-secret formula, Bob's longtime nemesis, a Russian terrorist, pays a visit to the family. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

CIA | Spy | Children | Terrorist | Russian  | See more »

Taglines:

Spying is easy, babysitting is hard. See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Family

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sequences of action violence and some mild rude humor See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Mi vecino es un espía See more »

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$12,877,043 (USA) (17 January 2010) (2924 Screens)

Gross:

$24,268,828 (USA) (28 February 2010)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Towards the beginning of the film, the aerial view of the mall they are in is actually an aerial view of the Potowatomi Bingo and Casino in Milwaukee, WI. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Near the end, Gillian and Bob are arguing, she throws down her cat ears and in a later shot, the cat ears reappear on her head, only to disappear in the next shot again. See more »

Quotes

Poldark: How quickly can you get me orange jumpsuit?
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Crazy Credits

Outtakes from the film play during the end credits. See more »

Connections

Features "Popeye the Sailor" (1960) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Way It Was"
Written and Performed by Daniel May
Courtesy of Marc Ferrari/MasterSource See more »