Spies Like Us(1985)
With spies like these, who needs enemies?
Spies Like Us Synopsis
Two bumbling government employees think they are U.S. spies, only to discover that they are actually decoys for nuclear war.
Spies Like Us (1985) is a comedy and adventure film directed by John Landis, released on December 6, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Steve Forrest and Donna Dixon. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 733 ratings.
- Director:
- John Landis
- Writers:
- Dan Aykroyd, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
- Producers:
- George Folsey Jr., Brian Grazer
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Paynter
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- AAR Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Brillstein Company
- Budget:
- $22,000,000
- Revenue:
- $60,088,980
- Status:
- Released
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Spies Like Us Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by John Landis, written by Dan Aykroyd, Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, produced by George Folsey Jr. and Brian Grazer.
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Spies Like Us Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 733 ratings.
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Spies Like Us – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Spies Like Us online?
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Spies Like Us (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Spies Like Us?
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The main cast of Spies Like Us (1985) includes Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Steve Forrest, Donna Dixon and Bruce Davison. The film was directed by John Landis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spies Like Us released?
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Spies Like Us was released on December 6, 1985 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Spies Like Us worth watching?
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Spies Like Us (1985) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 733 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Spies Like Us?
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