Spy Hard (1996) movie poster

Spy Hard (1996)

"All the action. All the women. Half the intelligence."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 60%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 16% (RT: 7%, MC: 25) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyAction

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Director
Rick Friedberg
Runtime
1h 21m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.4/10 (748 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
7%
Metacritic
25
Cast
Leslie Nielsen as Dick Steele
Nicollette Sheridan as Veronique Ukrinsky
Charles Durning as The Director
Marcia Gay Harden as Miss Cheevus
Barry Bostwick as Norman Coleman
Andy Griffith as General Rancor
Stephanie Romanov as Victoria / Barbara Dahl
Talisa Soto as Desiree More
It's divisive. Only 60% of audiences liked it based on 748 votes. Critics scored it lower at 16%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
The evil Gen. Rancor has his sights set on world domination, and only one man can stop him: Dick Steele, also known as Agent WD-40. Rancor needs to obtain a computer circuit for the missile that he is planning to fire, so Steele teams up with Veronique Ukrinsky, a KGB agent whose father designed the chip. Together they try to locate the evil mastermind's headquarters, where Veronique's father and several other hostages are being held. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Spy Hard was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Rick Friedberg cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The initial cut of Spy Hard was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Spy Hard is a 1996 comedy, action film directed by Rick Friedberg. The evil Gen. Rancor has his sights set on world domination, and only one man can stop him: Dick Steele, also known as Agent WD-40.

Rancor needs to obtain a computer circuit for the missile that he is planning to fire, so Steele teams up with Veronique Ukrinsky, a KGB agent whose father designed the chip. Together they try to locate the evil mastermind's headquarters, where Veronique's father and several other hostages are being held. The film has been rated by 748 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Spy Hard delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Spy Hard (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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