The Accidental Spy

Parents need to know that The Accidental Spy is a Hong Kong action movie -- starring Jackie Chan -- with frequent violence that is at times comedic but also leads to injury and death. Buck Yuen (Chan), an exercise equipment salesperson, finds himself caught up in an international mystery. Yuen is brave, daring, and cares for others. However, like a number of other characters, Yuen is motivated by self-interests. The international setting results in an international cast. The main characters are mostly male, but there are a couple of prominent female characters. As well as hand-to-hand combat, the violence includes use of weapons such as firearms and knives. There are some on-screen deaths and bloody injury, but no gore. There is also a comedic element to much of the violence, with it deliberately over the top and cartoonish. Drugs play a central part to the story with references to heroin dealing and an implied overdose. There is some male nudity, including one set piece with a naked man viewed from behind. Swearing is rare but does include "sons of bitches," "bastard," and "s--t." To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails.