---
title: "Spies in Disguise"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/spies-in-disguise-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 431693
imdb_id: "tt5814534"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 3011
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Spies in Disguise (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/spies-in-disguise-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Spies in Disguise" is a computer-animated comedy film featuring two main characters, a super spy and a scientist. The super spy is described as smooth, suave, and debonair, while the scientist is depicted as lacking in social skills. The scientist makes up for his lack of social skills with his intelligence and inventions, which he creates for the super spy's missions. The two characters are described as opposites, with the super spy being the opposite of the scientist in terms of their personalities and skills. The synopsis also mentions that events take an unexpected turn, forcing the two characters to rely on each other in a new way. The film features computer-animated characters and is classified as a comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An elite spy and a quirky scientist must rely on each other in an unexpected way."

### Why Watch
- features voice work by Will Smith and Tom Holland
- combines spy action with invention and humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- characters are exact opposites which may lead to predictable dynamics
- Tone & Suitability: This is a family-friendly animated adventure rated PG.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, comedy, action, adventure, family

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, fuboTV | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nick Bruno, Troy Quane
- **Networks / Studios**: Chernin Entertainment, Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Will Smith** as *Lance Sterling (voice)*
- **Tom Holland** as *Walter Beckett (voice)*
- **Ben Mendelsohn** as *Killian (voice)*
- **Rashida Jones** as *Marcy Kappel (voice)*
- **Karen Gillan** as *Eyes (voice)*
- **DJ Khaled** as *Ears (voice)*
- **Reba McEntire** as *Joyless (voice)*
- **Rachel Brosnahan** as *Wendy (voice)*
- **Masi Oka** as *Kimura (voice)*
- **Carla Jimenez** as *Geraldine (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Spies in Disguise released in the US?
It was released on 12/25/2019.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

### Q: Who stars in the movie?
The film stars Will Smith and Tom Holland.

### Q: Which studios produced the movie?
It was produced by 20th Century Fox Animation and Blue Sky Studios.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
It falls under animation, action, adventure, comedy, and family.

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