Spies in Disguise (2019)
Kernel Score: 86% · 2,932 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Released: 2019-12-04
Runtime: 102 minutes
Is Spies in Disguise worth watching?
Worth watching. A fast, colourful spy comedy that pairs a smooth agent with an awkward inventor. The jokes land more often than not and the action is lively, though the plot is standard.
Watch it if you
- like buddy comedies
- want a fast, bright family film
- enjoy spy parodies
Skip it if you
- want a surprising plot
- dislike silly slapstick
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Spies in Disguise
- Stream: Disney+, Fubo, FXNow
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way.
Spies in Disguise parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Spies in Disguise is a PG-rated animated spy comedy about a suave agent turned into a pigeon who must work with a young inventor.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Cartoon spy action and gadget-based fights with no graphic content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Megamind (2010) — 77%: Animated superhero comedy that flips the villain role
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Director
Nick Bruno
Cast
- Will Smith as Lance Sterling (voice)
- Tom Holland as Walter Beckett (voice)
- Ben Mendelsohn as Killian (voice)
- Rashida Jones as Marcy Kappel (voice)
- Karen Gillan as Eyes (voice)
- DJ Khaled as Ears (voice)
- Reba McEntire as Joyless (voice)
- Rachel Brosnahan as Wendy (voice)
- Masi Oka as Kimura (voice)
- Carla Jimenez as Geraldine (voice)
Spies in Disguise FAQ
Is Spies in Disguise worth watching?
Worth watching. A fast, colourful spy comedy that pairs a smooth agent with an awkward inventor. The jokes land more often than not and the action is lively, though the plot is standard.
Where can I watch Spies in Disguise?
In the US you can stream Spies in Disguise on Disney+, Fubo and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Spies in Disguise OK for kids?
Spies in Disguise is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Spies in Disguise is a PG-rated animated spy comedy about a suave agent turned into a pigeon who must work with a young inventor.
What movies are like Spies in Disguise?
If you liked Spies in Disguise, try Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Bad Guys, Big Hero 6 and Megamind.