Spy film

The spy film film genre deals with the subject of fictional espionage, either in a realistic way or as a basis for fantasy. Many novels in the spy fiction genre have been adapted as films, although in many cases (such as James Bond) the overall tone is changed.

'Realistic' fictional spy films:

• The Ipcress File

'Fantasy' spy films:

• The James Bond film series
• The "Our Man Flint", etc. series with James Coburn
• The Matt Helm series starring Dean Martin