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The 20 Best Spy Movies on Netflix (And a Few TV Shows as Well)

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In a secret-filled world, spies can be hiding in every shadow. Whether secret agents are working for governments or acting as solo agents with their own positive or negative agendas, spies have become a backbone in both modern society and cinema. The Cold War, in particular, with Americans constantly afraid of Communist agents hiding and operating in the United States, brought the world of espionage to the forefront of people’s minds and has become a go-to topic for filmmakers wanting to explore the world of undercover agents with hidden agendas.

If your hobbies include spying on your passersby with binoculars or sticking your ear up against a wall to eavesdrop on your roommates, spy movies are right up your alley. I know from personal experience that being a secret agent for the government can be difficult (crap, did I just say that out loud?), and these movies and television shows elucidate different aspects of that tricky world. Read on to discover the 15 best spy movies on Netflix.

1. 'Casino Royale' (2006)

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2. 'The Coldest Game' (2019)

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3. 'The Spy' (2019)

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4. 'Red Notice' (2021)

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5. 'Munich: The Edge of War' (2022)

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6. 'Quantum of Solace' (2008)

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7. 'A Call to Spy' (2019)

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8. 'The Angel' (2018)

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9. 'Rush Hour' (1998)

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10. 'Skyfall' (2012)

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11. 'Spycraft' (2021)

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12. 'A Very Secret Service' (2015)

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13. 'The Devil's Own' (1997)

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14. 'The Red Sea Diving Resort' (2019)

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15. 'Operation Mincemeat' (2021)

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16. 'Red Joan' (2018)

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17. 'Beirut' (2018)

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18. 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' (2005)

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19. 'The Operative' (2019)

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20. 'Zero Dark Thirty' (2012)

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