Spies Like Us

Name: Spies Like Us
Director: John Landis
Genre: Comedy, Adventure
Released: 1985-01-01
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Steve Forrest, Donna Dixon, Bruce Davison

1985Dir. John Landis1h 42m

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Runtime1h 42m

Released1985

Budget$22M

Box office$60.1M

DirectorJohn Landis

About This Movie

So, 'Spies Like Us' is one of those comedies that leans heavily on the absurdity of two clueless guys getting caught up in a global crisis. Landis directs this romp with a flair for slapstick and a satirical edge. Aykroyd and Chase bounce off each other pretty well, playing up their ineptitude as they stumble through espionage. The pacing is brisk, filled with goofy scenarios that don’t let up. Plus, there's some nice practical effects, especially in the training sequences which capture that 80s vibe. The film plays with Cold War anxieties but does it with a lighthearted touch, which might be its biggest charm. Overall, it's a quirky take on the spy genre that doesn't shy away from its silliness.

Released in 1985 by Paramount PicturesShot on location in various U.S. locationsFeatures practical effects typical of 80s comediesAykroyd and Chase wrote the screenplay together