Here Are, In My Humble Opinion, The Best Spy Movies Of All Time

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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.

Charlize Theron energetically runs in a gothic-style hallway, wearing a stylish black and white outfit with knee-high boots

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. & 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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