Upon its release, the film received mixed reviews from critics while finding a large audience on streaming:
Former CIA spies Emily and Matt are pulled back into espionage after their secret identities are exposed. * Director. Seth Gordon.
The core mission involves retrieving a powerful device known as the —a key capable of controlling global infrastructure—from a terrorist named Balthazzar Gor. The family's journey takes them to London, where they seek help from Emily’s estranged mother, Ginny (Glenn Close), a legendary former MI6 sniper. Cast and Crew
The story follows Matt (Jamie Foxx) and Emily (Cameron Diaz), two former elite CIA operatives who retired 15 years ago to start a quiet family life in Atlanta. Their secret past is exposed after a public brawl, forcing them back into the world of espionage to protect their children, Leo and Alice.
The action-comedy film (2025) officially premiered on Netflix on January 17, 2025 . Directed by Seth Gordon, the movie is a high-profile release that marks the significant return of Cameron Diaz to the screen after a decade-long hiatus. Film Synopsis and Plot
Reviewers from Variety and IMDb described it as a "popcorn flick" or a "product-of-the-week," suitable for light weekend viewing but lacking in originality.
Principal photography took place in London , Atlanta, and Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Netflix spent approximately $207.2 million on production, with a net cost of $158.9 million after tax incentives.