Cert
Age group7–14
Duration97 mins
Harriet The Spy(1996)
Excellent adaptation of the much-loved book about a girl who writes down everything she sees.
Based on the children’s book of the same name, this lively adaptation – looking at both the drawbacks and upsides of being a child – sees the world through the eyes of an inquisitive 11-year-old girl and would-be sleuth.
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Age group5–14
Duration84 mins
Spy Kids(2001)
The children of two retired spies have to rescue their parents from the villainous Fegan Floop.
Spying isn’t just for adults; kids can make equally good secret agents, as demonstrated in this lighthearted family adventure which is packed full of the trademark fun that characterised the rest of the franchise.
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Age group7–11
Duration102 mins
Spies in Disguise(2019)
Animated adventure where a spy is accidentally turned into a pigeon by a young scientist.
Gadgets have always been a central part of the spy film genre. This playful animation sees what happens when a cocky spy is accidently turned into a pigeon by a young scientist he undermines. With many laughs and parodies of the classic tropes of the genre, this comedy also touches on themes of friendship and the importance of respecting others.
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Age group11–14
Duration89 mins
Stormbreaker(2006)
Action thriller about a teen who has been trained to be a super spy by his uncle, whose death leaves him pitted against a sinister billionaire.
Anthony Horowitz – writer of modern Sherlock Holmes and James Bond books – adapted his own novel for the screen with Stormbreaker, about teenage MI6 agent Alex Rider. Featuring a cast that includes Stephen Fry, Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy and Mickey Rourke, this is a great example of a young-adult take on the espionage scene.
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