Movie nights are satisfying in their own way. And when it comes to spy movies, the fun doubles. They offer a thrilling source of entertainment. Netflix has some of the best spy movies that will keep you on edge throughout. From action to comedy to mysteries. There is something for everyone.
1. Casino Royale
James Bond has set the standard for espionage thrillers. The bond of the new age, Daniel Craig became the 007 in the 2006 Casino Royale. The movie takes you back to the earlier days of the operative of MI6 and his efforts to get the license to kill. Craig has been pretty impressive in his role with his tough demeanor. Eva Green plays the role of the glamorous Eva Green. Casino Royale is action-packed, and the audience will thoroughly enjoy it. Apart from Craig and Green, the rest of the cast that makes this movie worth watching is Jeffrey Wright, MadsMikkelsen, and Judi Dench.
2. Bourne Ultimatum
Second, on the list is the super-agent Bourne (Matt Damon) who got so famous in 2002 with his role that it gave tough competition to Bond. This led to the launching of an action-packed thriller film franchise about the super-agent Jason Bourne. The Bourne Ultimatum is based on a novel by Robert Ludlum of the same name. It is the third installment of the film series depicting Bourne as a friendly assassin of the neighborhood on the run. Other costars in the movie are Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, and Paddy Considine. The movie is about Bourne’s quest to reveal the truth about his secret agent’s past.
3. Unknown
This 2011 movie was a box office smash. Unknown is an action-filled thriller with Liam Neeson as the lead. Neeson plays the role of Dr. Martin Harris. The movie is based on a French novel by Didier Van Cauwelaert. Dr. Harris is traveling to Berlin with his wife. But unexpected events lead to a taxi-cab crash and a forgotten briefcase. The incident brings him to a new reality where his wife refuses to be his wife and insists that he is not Dr. Harris. In an attempt to find out the truth, he comes face to face with conspiracy, deception, and an assassination plot. The movie is perfect for action, tension, terror, and intrigue to keep the audience engaged till the end.
4. Red Notice
Starring big names like Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, Red Notice is one of the best takes on modern spy movies. Moreover, it is one of the costliest and the largest Netflix production. The plot revolves around an FBI agent played by Johnson. He has to work with an art thief, Ryan Reynolds. The goal is to get to the world’s most notorious art thief, Gadot.
5. Operation Finale
Operation Finale is a movie based on the true story of former Nazi officer, Adolf Eichmann and how he escaped persecution and was captured almost 15 years after the Holocaust. The renowned Ben Kingsley plays the role of Eichmann in this 2018 thriller. Oscar Isaac plays the role of Peter Malkin, an agent of Mossad who helped track Eichmann down. The movie gained a lot of praise for its enthralling and captivating action and its portrayal of a high-stakes mission that involved the capturing of Eichmann.
