15 Movies Like The Spy
Loved The Spy? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.
#1
Kraken
A marine biologist is doing research on a fish farm when she encounters several strange occurrences. Along with the brutal deaths of two teenagers, all signs point to the deep fjord; can there be more to the depths than the eye can see?
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#2
Nuremberg
In postwar Germany, an American psychiatrist must determine whether Nazi prisoners are fit to go on trial for war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of intellect and ethics with Hermann Göring, Hitler's right-hand man.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Spy.
#3
Sentimental Value
Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#4
The Ugly Stepsister
In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, Agnes, and she will go to any length to catch the Prince’s eye.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#5
The Worst Person in the World
The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#6
12 Strong
A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Spy.
#7
Troll 2
When a dangerous new troll unleashes devastation across their homeland, Nora, Andreas and Major Kris embark on their most perilous mission yet.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#8
Snitch
Construction company owner John Matthews learns that his estranged son, Jason, has been arrested for drug trafficking. Facing an unjust prison sentence for a first time offender courtesy of mandatory minimum sentence laws, Jason has nothing to offer for leniency in good conscience. Desperately, John convinces the DEA and the opportunistic DA Joanne Keeghan to let him go undercover to help make arrests big enough to free his son in return. With the unwitting help of an ex-con employee, John enters the narcotics underworld where every move could be his last in an operation that will demand all his resources, wits and courage to survive.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Spy.
#9
The Wave
Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#10
The Innocents
Four children become friends during the summer holidays, and out of sight of the adults they discover they have hidden powers. While exploring their newfound abilities in the nearby forests and playgrounds, their innocent play takes a dark turn and strange things begin to happen.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#11
The Burning Sea
An oil platform dramatically goes down on the Norwegian coast, and researchers try to find out what happened when they realize this is just the start of something even more serious.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#12
An Affair
A newly appointed high school teacher begins her job hoping for a fresh start, but her life takes an unsettling turn when a troubled student becomes fixated on her. As boundaries blur and personal and professional lines are tested, the situation escalates, forcing her to confront the consequences of desire, power, and responsibility.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#13
The Experiment
20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.
💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked The Spy.
#14
Headhunters
An accomplished headhunter risks everything to obtain a valuable painting owned by a former mercenary.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.
#15
The Arctic Convoy
In 1942, a convoy of 35 civilian ships, carrying vital supplies from Iceland to the Soviet Union, faces deadly challenges in the Arctic. Despite Allied naval escort, catastrophic intelligence errors expose the convoy to relentless German air and naval attacks. In the brutal conditions, inexperienced civilian sailors fight for survival, with only 12 ships making it to their destination.
💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to The Spy.