21 Best Spy Movies To Inspire Your Next Caper

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How many of the spies on this list claimed they weren't spies when they were, in fact, actually spies?

Spy movies have enduring popularity, from the new action-thriller film, "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," to the 90s political-spy thriller "Enemy of The State," audiences are captivated by them.

Since this genre is here to stay, I've rounded up some of the edgiest, most beloved, and even comedic spy movies!

1. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

In a scene from The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, a woman stands on a dock near the ocean, pointing two guns forward with both hands, in a determined pose. Her hair is styled in loose waves

2. Bridge of Spies (2015)

Tom Hanks is seated, wearing a suit and tie, appearing serious and contemplative in an office setting

3. Breach (2007)

A scene in Breach where three people are in a boardroom sit at a wooden table, engaged in a conversation.

4. Atomic Blonde (2017)

Charlize Theron in a trench coat with black gloves pulls up her collar, flanked by two uniformed guards.

5. The Imitation Game (2014)

Benedict Cumberbatch, in a suit and tie, looks intently. A person's shoulder can be seen in the foreground

6. Red Sparrow (2018)

Jennifer Lawrence in a scene from Red Sparrow, she stares intensely at the person in front of her

7. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

Henry Cavill in a scene from The Man from U.N.C.L.E., looks down upset.

8. The Good Shepherd (2006)

Angelina Jolie looking to the side, wearing a light top and having styled blonde hair

9. Enemy of the State (1998)

Will Smith runs through traffic in a scene from the 1998 movie "Enemy of the State."

10. Salt (2010)

Angelina Jolie in a pensive pose, with long hair and bangs, looking upwards. The background is dark, emphasizing her face

11. Casino Royale (2006)

Daniel Craig, in a black tuxedo, aims a gun directly at the camera in a dramatic scene

12. Charlie's Angels (2000)

Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu in a dynamic scene with high kicks.

13. The Bourne Identity (2002)

Matt Damon stands on a busy city street in front of a cafe with people walking by. He wears a casual jacket and looks thoughtful

14. Ava (2020)

Jessica Chastain sits against a bed holding a gun, her face marked with cuts and bruises, wearing a white tank top. A basket and medication bottles are on the bed behind her

15. Spy Hard (1996)

In a scene from Spy Hard, Leslie Nielsen in a parachute, prepares a drink

16. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002)

A shirtless man in front of a typewriter, looking focused

17. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in a scene from Mr. &amp; Mrs. Smith where they are in the bathroom, brushing their teeth

18. All the Old Knives (2022)

Chris Pine is partially obscured behind iron bars, wearing a turtleneck sweater and a coat, looking contemplative

19. Red Notice (2021)

Gal Gadot and Dwayne Johnson standing side by side indoors, both wearing formal attire

20. Road Joan (2018)

An elderly woman with curly hair, wearing a cardigan, stands in a kitchen looking down. A man in a suit stands in the doorway in the background

21. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Mike Myers as Austin Powers in a retro-styled room holding a drink, with other people in the background wearing flight attendant uniforms

Have you watched these spy movies? Let me know in the comments!

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