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Spy Kids: Armageddon

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42%

WISE Score

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Netflix's attempt to revive Spy Kids lands with a thud—safe for kids but universally panned as boring and uninspired.

54%

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Spy Kids: Armageddon

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PG, 2023

42%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Netflix's attempt to revive Spy Kids lands with a thud—safe for kids but universally panned as boring and uninspired.

54%

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, the numbers don't lie: a 1.7 on Letterboxd is brutal, and a 4.3 on IMDb means even generous audiences couldn't find much to like. Netflix tried to resurrect the Spy Kids franchise, but this 2023 entry feels like it was made by a computer virus itself—lifeless, derivative, and forgettable.

It's safe, sure. Your 7-year-old won't see anything inappropriate. There's a decent premise about kids becoming spies and fighting tech threats. But "safe and theoretically okay" doesn't mean "worth your time." The universal critical panning suggests this is the kind of movie that plays in the background while kids scroll on their tablets—which kind of defeats the purpose.

If your kid specifically requests it or loves spy stuff, fine, it won't hurt them. But there are dozens of better family movies on Netflix that are both safe AND actually engaging. This one's skippable unless you've literally exhausted every other option.

Age Fit

Common Sense Media pegs this at age 7, which tracks for the mild spy action and family-friendly tone. But honestly, even kids in the target range might find it dull—the terrible ratings suggest it won't hold attention well. Best for younger elementary schoolers who aren't picky yet, and even then, there are way better options.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Family-centered spy adventure with themes of kids working together to save their parents. Shows sibling cooperation and resourcefulness. Common Sense Media rates it for age 7, suggesting age-appropriate content. However, the universally poor critical and audience reception (40% RT audience, 4.3 IMDb, 1.7 Letterboxd) suggests execution issues that may undermine positive messaging.

Imaginative

Premise of kids becoming spies and battling a game developer with a computer virus has potential for creativity, but the extremely low Letterboxd score (1.7/5) and poor audience reception suggest uninspired, derivative execution. As a reboot/continuation of a franchise from the 2000s, it likely lacks originality. The video game angle could spark interest but appears poorly realized based on critical consensus.

Safe

As a Netflix family spy adventure rated for age 7 by Common Sense Media, content should be free of inappropriate material for its target audience. Spy action will include mild peril and cartoonish action sequences typical of the genre, but nothing that would shock or traumatize young viewers. Standard family-friendly spy fare with no red flags in available data.

Enriching

While the premise involves problem-solving and technology themes that could be educational, the abysmal critical reception (54% RT critics, 4.3 IMDb, 1.7 Letterboxd) strongly suggests this delivers minimal meaningful content or entertainment value. Poor execution likely means missed opportunities for genuine enrichment around tech literacy, teamwork, or creative thinking. Entertainment value appears severely compromised.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Family-friendly spy action that won't traumatize anyone—it's rated for age 7 and plays it safe
Sibling teamwork and kids-saving-the-day themes model cooperation and resourcefulness
The video game/technology angle might resonate with kids interested in coding or gaming
Short enough that if your kid picks it, you won't lose your entire afternoon

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What to Watch For

Mild spy action and peril—nothing intense, but there will be chases and cartoon-style danger
The 1.7 Letterboxd rating isn't a typo—critics and audiences agree this is pretty rough
Your kid might lose interest halfway through; the poor reception suggests it's genuinely boring
It's a franchise reboot that feels dated despite being from 2023

Conversation Starters

"If you could design a video game, what would it do? Would you want it to control real-world technology?"
"The kids had to save their spy parents—what would you do if you found out your parents had a secret job?"
"What technology do you think is most important to keep safe from hackers or bad guys?"
"Do you think kids could really be good spies? What skills would they need?"

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