Agent Game – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Agent Game

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18%

WISE Score

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A forgettable CIA thriller that even spy-movie fans struggle to sit through—critics gave it 21%, and they were being generous.

21%

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Agent Game

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R, 2022

18%

WISE Score

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A forgettable CIA thriller that even spy-movie fans struggle to sit through—critics gave it 21%, and they were being generous.

21%

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: Agent Game is the cinematic equivalent of gas station sushi. Sure, it technically exists, and some people claim they didn't hate it, but why would you do this to yourself?

The numbers tell the story—21% from critics, 4.1 on IMDb, 2.1 on Letterboxd. This is a generic CIA thriller that brings nothing new to a crowded genre. The premise (agent gets framed, must clear name) has been done better dozens of times. Even the 67% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes can't hide that this is forgettable at best.

For parents: this is absolutely not for kids anyway (black sites, interrogation, violence), so that's moot. For adults looking for a spy thriller: just watch literally anything else. Rewatch a Bourne movie. Rewatch Jack Ryan. Watch paint dry. You'll have a better time.

The WISE score reflects reality: this isn't wholesome, imaginative, safe for younger viewers, or enriching enough to justify the time investment. It's just... there. Occupying server space on Paramount+.

Age Fit

This is strictly adult content (18+) given the black site interrogation subject matter and violence, but honestly, even adults have better options. With a 4.1 IMDb rating, this is the kind of movie you turn on at 11 PM when you can't sleep and regret by 11:15 PM.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A gritty CIA thriller centered on black sites, rendition operations, and interrogation gone wrong. The tone is dark and cynical, focused on betrayal and violence within intelligence agencies. No meaningful models of kindness or cooperation—mostly paranoia, scapegoating, and survival. Not emotionally healthy viewing.

Imaginative

Generic spy thriller territory with no notable creative distinction. The 21% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and 4.1 IMDb rating suggest formulaic execution. No awards recognition, no notable creative team mentioned. The premise (CIA agent framed, must clear his name) is well-worn ground with apparently no fresh perspective.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 15+, suggesting mature content. As a CIA black site thriller involving interrogation 'gone horribly wrong,' expect violence, torture implications, and intense sequences. While not gratuitous horror, the subject matter (rendition, interrogation, black ops) inherently involves disturbing themes. No MPAA rating provided, but likely R-rated content.

Enriching

Could potentially spark discussion about intelligence ethics, government accountability, and moral gray zones. However, with a 4.1/10 rating and 21% critic score, the execution is apparently too poor to deliver meaningful insights. The low Letterboxd score (2.1/5) suggests even genre fans found it unrewarding. Entertainment value appears minimal based on aggregated reviews.

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Why It Might Be Great

If you're absolutely desperate for a spy thriller and have literally exhausted every other option on your streaming service
The 67% audience score suggests some viewers found it passable background noise
Could theoretically prompt discussions about intelligence agency accountability and the ethics of black sites—if you can stay awake through it

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What to Watch For

Mature content throughout: CIA black sites, interrogation scenes, violence, and the moral cesspool of rendition operations
The 4.1 IMDb rating isn't a typo—this is genuinely hard to watch, not because it's intense but because it's poorly executed
Despite the 67% audience score, the 2.1/5 Letterboxd rating from actual film enthusiasts tells you what you need to know

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