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By Fernanda Camargo
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Family spy act has iffy behavior, peril, and potty humor.
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No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie
What's the Story?
In NO TIME TO SPY: A LOUD HOUSE MOVIE, Lincoln (voiced by Bentley Griffin) loves spy stories and is excited to welcome Gran-Gran, Myrtle (Alex Cazares), into the family. He can't wait to hear about her past as a secret agent. During Grandpa's (Piotr Michael) wedding retreat, Lincoln tries to show off his own spy skills but ends up finding trouble with Myrtle's old enemy, who captures his Gran-Gran-to-be. Now, the Loud family must come together to form an elite spy squad and rescue her.
Is It Any Good?
True to the family name, the third movie based on The Loud House series is a fun but flawed addition to the series, best enjoyed by those already familiar with the Loud family's tricks. As it turns up the volume on violence and bathroom jokes—to the point of feeling excessive for the target audience—No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie remains remarkably faithful to the series' tone and style, featuring an intrinsic plot that leads to a heartwarming climax on the power of family and sacrifice. While the movie will entertain fans and even make critics chuckle a few times, it misses the opportunity to do more when it comes to breaking stereotypes. Gran-Gran's strength as a super spy is overshadowed by her desire to settle and have a family. Clyde is once again given a small role. The Loud sisters are still bickering and one-dimensional. Lincoln, on the other hand, may be at his most selfless.
Recurring gags using a toilet plunger to suck people's faces and scenes where a driver runs over pedestrians because he's not paying attention might be funny to some but feel extreme and out of place. This movie is good for fans of the franchise who understand its humor; for newcomers, the balance between quirkiness and hostility may lean too heavily toward the latter.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Lincoln's character journey. In his desire to be a secret agent, he was laser-focused on action and gadgets and ended up in dangerous situations. What does he learn in the end? Notice how Lincoln's heroism comes through in his decision to protect his family instead of fighting villains.
Other characters show a lack of concern for the well-being of others. Can you recall some of their actions that might not have been nice in real life?
Gran-Gran is a successful spy who also wants to have a family. Talk about how, historically, these two things were not considered possible for women. Are there examples of women in your circle who are breaking barriers?
While Lincoln admires Gran-Gran, he doesn't always listen to her advice. What could Lincoln have learned from her, and what can your kids learn from elders in their lives?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 21, 2024
- Cast : Bentley Griffin , Alex Cazares , Piotr Michael
- Network : Nickelodeon
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Holidays
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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