Top 10 CIA Comedy Films You Must Watch

Description: A dentist gets unwittingly involved in a CIA plot when his future father-in-law turns out to be a secret agent. The film is known for its fast-paced, screwball comedy style.

Fact: The film was remade in 2003 with Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks, but the original is often considered the superior version for its unique comedic timing and chemistry between Peter Falk and Alan Arkin.

Description: While not directly about the CIA, this film features bumbling detective Frank Drebin, whose antics often involve espionage and government agencies. The slapstick humor and satirical take on spy movies make it a classic.

Fact: The film was adapted from the short-lived TV series "Police Squad!" which was itself a parody of police procedurals.

Description: Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a secret agent whose double life as a spy and a family man hilariously collide. The film blends action with comedy in a way that only James Cameron could pull off.

Fact: The film was inspired by the French film "La Totale!" but Cameron added his own action-packed twist.

Description: After an attack on MI7, Johnny English, an accident-prone junior intelligence officer, becomes Britain's only spy. Rowan Atkinson's physical comedy makes this film a laugh riot.

Fact: The character of Johnny English was inspired by Atkinson's previous role as Mr. Bean, bringing a similar brand of humor to the spy genre.

Description: A chauffeur dons a high-tech tuxedo that turns him into a super-spy. Jackie Chan's action-comedy chops make this film a fun watch.

Fact: The film was originally written for Chris Tucker, but Chan's involvement brought a different flavor to the comedy.

Description: This film follows Maxwell Smart, a bumbling analyst who becomes a field agent for CONTROL, a secret American spy agency, to stop KAOS from unleashing chaos. It's a perfect blend of spy antics and slapstick comedy.

Fact: Steve Carell, who plays Maxwell Smart, was actually a fan of the original TV series, which inspired him to take on the role. The film also features a cameo by the original Maxwell Smart, Don Adams.

Description: A dark comedy where a disc containing the memoirs of a former CIA analyst falls into the hands of two gym employees who mistake it for classified government material. The Coen Brothers' signature style adds a layer of absurdity.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events where sensitive documents were accidentally left in a gym.

Description: Based on a true story, this film explores the U.S. military's attempt to create a psychic spy program. The absurdity of the premise provides plenty of comedic material.

Fact: The film's title refers to an actual experiment where soldiers attempted to kill goats by staring at them.

Description: Susan Cooper, a desk-bound CIA analyst, volunteers to go undercover to prevent a global disaster. Melissa McCarthy's performance adds a comedic twist to the spy genre.

Fact: Melissa McCarthy did many of her own stunts in the film, including a scene where she falls into a river, which was not in the script but added for comedic effect.

Description: An American tourist in London gets mistaken for a spy and embroiled in a real espionage plot. The film's humor comes from the protagonist's cluelessness about the actual spy world.

Fact: Bill Murray improvised many of his lines, contributing to the film's unique comedic style.