---
title: "Get Smart"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/get-smart-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11665
imdb_id: "tt0425061"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 3926
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Get Smart (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/get-smart-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film is a comedy based on a spy television series. The story takes place in a fictional world where a crime syndicate, KAOS, attacks a U.S. spy agency, Control, compromising the identities of secret agents. As a result, the Chief is forced to promote an analyst to a field agent position. The promoted agent is described as hapless but eager, and is paired with a veteran and capable spy, known as Agent 99, whose cover remains intact. The two agents must work together to prevent the evil plans of KAOS and its operative. The film features a partnership between the two main characters as they attempt to thwart the plans of the crime syndicate.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A bumbling analyst becomes a field agent to stop a scheming crime syndicate."

### Why Watch
- Blend of action and comedy
- Chemistry between Maxwell Smart and Agent 99
- Spy parody tone

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor leans heavily on slapstick, which may not suit all tastes
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG-13 rating and comedic tone make it suitable for teens and adults seeking a fun spy adventure.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, spy, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max | 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)** | Stan | 9Now | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Segal
- **Networks / Studios**: Mosaic Media Group, Mad Chance, Callahan Filmworks

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steve Carell** as *Maxwell Smart*
- **Anne Hathaway** as *Agent 99*
- **Dwayne Johnson** as *Agent 23*
- **Alan Arkin** as *The Chief*
- **Terence Stamp** as *Siegfried*
- **James Caan** as *The President*
- **Bill Murray** as *Agent 13*
- **Patrick Warburton** as *Hymie*
- **Terry Crews** as *Agent 91*
- **David Koechner** as *Larabee*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Get Smart (2008)?
The film was directed by Peter Segal.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
It was written by Tom J. Astle and Matt Ember.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
Get Smart is rated PG-13.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The movie runs about 1 hour 50 minutes.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It premiered on June 20, 2008, in the US.

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