Goldfinger
Goldfinger checks all the right boxes for an easily watched and rewatched classic spy thriller, blending creative action, memorable characters, and zany plots into a singularly great film in the pantheon of espionage thrillers.
The 39 Steps
Hitchcock manages to pull off a winning formula for early greatness in The 39 Steps, utilizing a relatively innovative (for the period) style that blends lightness with suspense and a charismatic leading man tying it all together to cement the film’s place in history.
No Time to Die
No Time to Die provides a satisfying send-off to Daniel Craig’s Bond, allowing him to showcase his acting chops as he faces off against a relatively iconic villain with a plot that is both personal and global.
From Russia with Love
A combination of thrilling spy action and a plot that lays the groundwork for future Bond greatness are the hallmarks of From Russia with Love that make it one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
A not completely mindless action espionage film, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation brings so much thrilling spy action to the table that it far outshines its lack of deeper concepts and commentary and makes its way firmly into the list of Great Films.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Solid acting performances from some of the U.K.’s most awarded actors help bolster Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’s weak first act and propel it forward to a satisfying conclusion for a quality spy thriller.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Captain America: The Winter Soldier stands apart as its own unique offering in the pantheon of Great Films; equal parts superhero film and spy thriller, it reflects some of the greatest aspects of both genres.