15 Best Spy Movies For Kids and Family

15 Best Spy Movies For Kids and Family

Looking for a thrilling movie night with your family? Consider diving into the exciting world of espionage with these 15 best spy movies for kids and families.

Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

The movie focuses on the adorable and wily penguins—Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private—as they find themselves in the midst of an international espionage plot.

The Spy Next Door (2010)

The Spy Next Door (2010)

“The Spy Next Door” is a 2010 family action-comedy film starring Jackie Chan as Bob Ho, an undercover CIA operative living next door to his girlfriend, Gillian, and her three kids.

Spies in Disguise (2019)

Spies in Disguise (2019)

The movie centers on Lance Sterling, a suave and skilled super-spy voiced by Will Smith, and Walter Beckett, a socially awkward but brilliant scientist voiced by Tom Holland.

Despicable Me Series

Despicable Me Series

The franchise revolves around Gru, a supervillain voiced by Steve Carell, who adopts three orphaned girls and finds his life changed in unexpected ways.

Agent Cody Banks (2003)

Agent Cody Banks (2003)

Starring Frankie Muniz as the titular character, the film explores what happens when a teenager is recruited by the CIA to undertake covert missions.

Cats & Dogs (2001)

Cats & Dogs (2001)

In this live-action film enhanced with CGI effects, cats and dogs are not just ordinary pets; they’re agents in a covert war for global domination.

The Incredibles 2 (2018)

The Incredibles 2 (2018)

While not a traditional spy movie, the film shares many elements with the genre, including action-packed sequences, secret missions, and high-tech gadgets.

Stormbreaker (2006)

Stormbreaker (2006)

Geared towards a younger audience, the movie introduces Alex Rider, a London teenager who discovers that his recently-deceased uncle was a spy.

Night at the Museum (2009)

Night at the Museum (2009)

Starring Ben Stiller as Larry Daley, the movie is not a traditional spy flick but incorporates elements of adventure, action, and mystery that are common to the espionage genre.

National Treasure (2004)

National Treasure (2004)

While it may take liberties with historical facts, the movie excels in offering a thrilling, family-friendly adventure that educates as it entertains.

The Sleepover (2020)

The Sleepover (2020)

The story revolves around two siblings, Clancy and Kevin, who discover that their seemingly ordinary mom, Margot, is actually a former master thief in witness protection.

My Spy (2020)

My Spy (2020)

Dave Bautista stars as JJ, a tough CIA agent who finds himself demoted and assigned to a surveillance operation.

Get Smart (2008)

Get Smart (2008)

Starring Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart and Anne Hathaway as Agent 99, the film provides a comedic take on the world of espionage.

The Tuxedo (2002)

The Tuxedo (2002)

“The Tuxedo” is a 2002 action-comedy film starring Jackie Chan as Jimmy Tong, a taxi driver turned chauffeur who finds himself in an unexpected role as a spy.

The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

The Adventures of Tintin (2011)

The plot follows Tintin, a young investigative journalist, and his loyal dog, Snowy, as they embark on a quest to find a sunken ship and the treasure it holds.