Spies Like Us 1985

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56 Reviews

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67%
Gummy
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98%
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Two bumbling government employees think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are actually decoys for nuclear war.

Chevy Chase

as Emmett Fitz-Hume

Dan Aykroyd

as Austin Millbarge

Steve Forrest

as General Sline

Donna Dixon

as Karen Boyer

Bruce Davison

as Ruby

Terry Gilliam

as Dr. Imhaus

Frank Oz

as Test Monitor

Vanessa Angel

as Russian Rocket Crewperson

Bernie Casey

as Colonel Rhumbus

Charles McKeown

as Jerry Hadley

Director:

John Landis

Writer:

Dan Aykroyd, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel

Genres:

Comedy,Adventure

Release Date:

1985 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

102 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Spies Like Us

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Chevy Chase

as Emmett Fitz-Hume

Dan Aykroyd

as Austin Millbarge

Steve Forrest

as General Sline

Donna Dixon

as Karen Boyer

Bruce Davison

as Ruby

Terry Gilliam

as Dr. Imhaus

Frank Oz

as Test Monitor

Vanessa Angel

as Russian Rocket Crewperson

Bernie Casey

as Colonel Rhumbus

Charles McKeown

as Jerry Hadley

William Prince

as Keyes

Bob Hope

as Self

Joel Coen

as Drive-In Security

Sam Raimi

as Drive-In Security

Martin Brest

as Drive-In Security

Tom Hatten

as General Miegs

James Daughton

as Bob Hodges

Jim Staahl

as Bud Schnelker

Bjarne Thomsen

as Russian Rocket Crewperson

Sergey Rusakov

as Russian Rocket Crewperson

Costa-Gavras

as Tadzhik Highway Patrolman

Seva Novgorodtsev

as Tadzhik Highway Patrolman

Stephen Hoye

as Captain Hefling

Ray Harryhausen

as Dr. Marston

Mark Stewart

as Ace Tomato Courier

Sean Daniel

as Ace Tomato Driver

Jeff Harding

as Fitz-Hume's Associate

Heidi Sorenson

as Alice, Fitz-Hume's Supervisor

Margo Random

as Reporter

Douglas Lambert

as Reporter

Christopher Malcolm

as Jumpmaster

Terrance Conder

as Soldier #1

Matt Frewer

as Soldier #2

Tony Cyrus

as The Khan

Gusti Bogok

as Dr. La Fong

Derek Meddings

as Dr. Stinson

Robert Paynter

as Dr. Gill

Gurdial Sira

as The Khan's Brother

Michael Apted

as Ace Tomato Agent

B.B. King

as Ace Tomato Agent

Larry Cohen

as Ace Tomato Agent

Ricco Ross

as WAMP Guard

Richard D. Sharp

as WAMP Technician

Stuart Milligan

as WAMP Technician

Sally Anlauf

as WAMP Technician

John Daveikis

as Russian Border Guard

Laurence Bilzerian

as Russian Border Guard

Richard Kruk

as Russian Border Guard

Heather Henson

as Teenage Girl

Erin Folsey

as Teenage Girl

Bob Swaim

as Special Forces Commander

Nancy Gair

as Student (uncredited)

Guy Standeven

as Reporter (uncredited)

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