Red Sparrow (2018), directed by Francis Lawrence, is a psychological spy thriller based on the novel by Jason Matthews. The film stars Jennifer Lawrence as Dominika Egorova, a former Russian ballerina who is recruited by the Russian intelligence service (SVR) to become a "Sparrow" — an operative trained in the art of seduction and manipulation.
Knight and Day (2010), directed by James Mangold, is an action-comedy film starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. The story follows June Havens (Diaz), a woman who gets caught up in a wild adventure after crossing paths with Roy Miller (Cruise), a secret agent with a complicated past.
Kingsman was praised for its unique take on the spy genre, offering a more irreverent, playful tone compared to other films like James Bond. Taron Egerton's breakout performance and Colin Firth’s unexpected action-hero turn were highlights, alongside the film's visually dynamic style and soundtrack.
Spy (2015), directed by Paul Feig, is a comedic action film that stars Melissa McCarthy as Susan Cooper, a mild-mannered CIA analyst who is forced to go undercover after her more glamorous and capable partner, played by Jude Law, is compromised during a mission.
Hitman: Agent 47 (2015), directed by Aleksander Bach, is an action-thriller based on the popular video game series Hitman. The film stars Rupert Friend as Agent 47, a genetically enhanced assassin with extraordinary skills who is tasked with eliminating high-profile targets.
Black Widow (2021), directed by Cate Shortland, is a superhero film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that delves into the backstory of Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), better known as Black Widow. Set after the events of Captain America: Civil War (2016) and before Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
True Lies (1994), directed by James Cameron, is an action-comedy film that stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Harry Tasker, a seemingly ordinary car salesman who secretly works as a covert U.S. government spy. Harry's double life is thrown into chaos when his wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), becomes inadvertently involved in his espionage activities.