The story follows Susan Cooper (played by Melissa McCarthy), a CIA analyst who works behind the desk providing support to field agent Bradley Fine (Jude Law). When Fine is assassinated by a Bulgarian arms dealer, Rayna Boyanov (Rose Byrne), Susan volunteers to go undercover to track down and stop the sale of a nuclear bomb.
Despite Susan’s lack of field experience, she transforms into a competent field agent under the guidance of her colleague Rick Ford (Jason Statham) and the support of her best friend Nancy (Miranda Hart). Throughout her mission, Susan faces various challenges and comedic situations, often turning traditional spy tropes on their head.
In the climax, Susan confronts Rayna and thwarts the sale of the nuclear bomb. The film includes action-packed sequences, clever spy tactics, and comedic moments. In the end, Susan’s success earns her recognition within the CIA, and she continues her work as a field agent.
“Spy” received positive reviews for its humor, performances, and the subversion of spy movie conventions. Melissa McCarthy’s portrayal of Susan Cooper was particularly praised for breaking stereotypes associated with female characters in action-comedy films.