The top 10 greatest spy films of all time - number 1 is a masterpiece
Reach Daily Express | August 30, 2025 12:39 PM CST
The spy film is one of cinema's most enduring genres - shifting shape with the politics of the day but always offering intrigue, suspense and danger.
From shadowy Cold War dealings to the high-octane glamour of James Bond, the espionage thriller has produced some of the most iconic moments in film history.
The British Film Institute (BFI) recently highlighted 10 essential spy films, spanning almost a century of cinema. Here's a closer look at each one:
A box office smash, it cemented Bond as a global phenomenon and set the template for the franchise's mix of glamour and danger.
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