---
title: "Central Intelligence"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/central-intelligence-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 302699
imdb_id: "tt1489889"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 6406
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Central Intelligence (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/central-intelligence-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Central Intelligence" is a 2016 American action comedy film. The movie follows the story of a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him. He reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook, which leads to a significant change in his life. The film is an action comedy that involves international espionage.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An accountant reconnects with a high school acquaintance and enters international espionage."

### Why Watch
- features international espionage
- engaging high school reunion dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- mundane life turns unexpectedly chaotic
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13 for action and comedy content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, thrilling, unexpected

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Channel 4 Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Rawson Marshall Thurber
- **Networks / Studios**: New Line Cinema, Bluegrass Films, RatPac Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dwayne Johnson** as *Bob Stone*
- **Kevin Hart** as *Calvin Joyner*
- **Amy Ryan** as *Pamela Harris*
- **Danielle Nicolet** as *Maggie*
- **Jason Bateman** as *Trevor*
- **Aaron Paul** as *Phil*
- **Ryan Hansen** as *Steve*
- **Tim Griffin** as *Agent Stan Mitchell*
- **Timothy John Smith** as *Agent Nick Cooper*
- **Sione Kelepi** as *Young Robbie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character?
Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant, is a main character.

### Q: How do the characters reconnect?
They reconnect through Facebook.

### Q: What was the accountant's life like before reconnecting?
His mundane life had high school glory days long behind him.

### Q: What world does Calvin get thrust into?
He is thrust into the world of international espionage.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 2016.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*