OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies (2006)
Kernel Score: 82% · 1,831 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2006-04-19
Runtime: 99 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Set in 1955, French secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath/OSS 117 is sent to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of his best friend and fellow spy Jack Jefferson, only to stumble into a web of international intrigue.
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies is a satirical spy-comedy set in 1955 involving espionage and mild action.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Espionage action and intrigue played largely for comedy rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jean Dujardin as Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, alias OSS 117
- Bérénice Bejo as Larmina El Akmar Betouche
- Aure Atika as La princesse Al Tarouk
- Philippe Lefebvre as Jack Jefferson
- Konstantin Aleksandrov as Setine
- Saïd Amadis as Le ministre égyptien
- Laurent Bateau as Gardenborough
- Claude Brosset as Le patron
- François Damiens as Raymond Pelletier
- Youssef Hamid as L'imam
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies FAQ
Is OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies good?
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,831 audience ratings.
Where can I watch OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?
In the US you can stream OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies on Fubo, Philo and OVID, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Cineverse and Xumo Play and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies OK for kids?
OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies is a satirical spy-comedy set in 1955 involving espionage and mild action.
What movies are like OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies?
If you liked OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies, try OSS 117: Lost in Rio, Buffet Froid, Who Am I? and The Man from U.N.C.L.E..