Movie

My Mother the Spy

“Like mother, like daughter”

★ 7.5(2)20001h 31m

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Good to know

Director: Elodie Keene
Release date: 2000-05-08
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hearst Entertainment Productions

About My Mother the Spy

My Mother the Spy is a 2000 movie in the Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by Elodie Keene, starring Jayne Brook, Dyan Cannon and Kevin Kilner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Mother the Spy in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Disappointed that her mother has always disappeared at important times in her life, Alison Shaeffer, a successful book editor, decides to track down her mother on a remote island in an effort to patch things up. But family secrets unravel when Allison discovers that her mother is a CIA agent after she accidentally stumbles into one of her mom's covert operations.

Cast

Jayne Brook

Alison Shaeffer

Dyan Cannon

Gloria Shaeffer

Kevin Kilner

Rabbi / Gary Sutton

David Palffy

Gustavo Vasquez

Gloria Stuart

Grandma

Garry Chalk

Herb Kulcheck

Garwin Sanford

Peter

Marcus Hondro

Henchman #1

Ken Camroux-Taylor

Marty Solow

Jay Brazeau

George Trumbell

Michael Benyaer

Arturo

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Mother the Spy in South Africa?+

My Mother the Spy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is My Mother the Spy on Netflix?+

My Mother the Spy is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is My Mother the Spy?+

My Mother the Spy has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in My Mother the Spy?+

My Mother the Spy stars Jayne Brook, Dyan Cannon, Kevin Kilner, David Palffy and Gloria Stuart.

When did My Mother the Spy come out?+

My Mother the Spy is a 2000 movie directed by Elodie Keene.

What genre is My Mother the Spy?+

My Mother the Spy is Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed My Mother the Spy?+

My Mother the Spy was directed by Elodie Keene.