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Central Intelligence

Central Intelligence

Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson.

20166.41h 47m

Overview

Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.

Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber
Written by David Stassen, Ike Barinholtz, Rawson Marshall Thurber
Produced by Scott Stuber, Peter Principato, Michael Fottrell
Box OfficeBudget: $50.0MRevenue: $217.0M

Top Cast

Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

Bob Stone

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart

Calvin Joyner

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Pamela Harris

Danielle Nicolet

Danielle Nicolet

Maggie

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

Trevor

Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul

Phil

Ryan Hansen

Ryan Hansen

Steve

Tim Griffin

Tim Griffin

Agent Stan Mitchell

Timothy John Smith

Timothy John Smith

Agent Nick Cooper

S

Sione Kelepi

Young Robbie

Themes & Keywords

central intelligence agency (cia)espionagespysecret agenthigh school reunionreconnectaccountantradical transformationhigh school classmatesglory days

About Central Intelligence

Central Intelligence is a action, comedy film released in 2016 exploring themes of central intelligence agency (cia), espionage, spy, secret agent, high school reunion, reconnect. Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, it stars Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan. Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.

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