---
title: "The Spy Next Door"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-spy-next-door-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 23172
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Spy Next Door (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-spy-next-door-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Spy Next Door is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by Spy Next Door, Relativity Media, Robert Simonds Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former CIA spy must balance babysitting his girlfriend's children with fighting a Russian terrorist."

### Why Watch
- Features a former CIA spy trying to babysit
- Includes a Russian terrorist antagonist

### Caveats & Content Note
- The kids initially have not warmed to their mom's beau
- A top-secret formula is accidentally downloaded
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG and blends action, comedy, and family themes.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-spy-next-door-2010#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian Levant
- **Networks / Studios**: Spy Next Door, Relativity Media, Robert Simonds Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jackie Chan** as *Bob Ho*
- **Amber Valletta** as *Gillian*
- **Madeline Carroll** as *Farren*
- **Will Shadley** as *Ian*
- **Alina Foley** as *Nora*
- **Magnús Scheving** as *Poldark*
- **Billy Ray Cyrus** as *Colton James*
- **George López** as *Glaze*
- **Katherine Boecher** as *Creel*
- **Mia Stallard** as *Cute Girl*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's profession in The Spy Next Door?
The main character, Bob Ho, is a former CIA spy.

### Q: What is Bob Ho's toughest assignment?
His toughest assignment is looking after his girlfriend's three kids.

### Q: How do the kids feel about Bob Ho at first?
They haven't exactly warmed to their mom's beau.

### Q: Why does a terrorist visit the family?
One of the youngsters accidentally downloads a top-secret formula, bringing Bob's longtime nemesis to the family.

### Q: Who is Bob Ho's nemesis?
His longtime nemesis is a Russian terrorist.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Spy Next Door — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23172)
- [Next Door (2010) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/348965-next-door)
- [The House Next Door (2002) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/18075-the-house-next-door/prehled/)

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