15 Movies Like James Bond to Watch While We All Wait on That Casting Announcement
The James Bond franchise has kicked off a specific sub-genre of action series — a spy movie, and while it still reigns supreme in its own niche, there are other works that utilize this concept to the fullest.
They do it in a different way, but those who love action paired with secrecy and conspiracies of international scale will definitely enjoy them.
What traits should a spy movie have to be good? First, it should have a very charismatic lead, and sure, it's hard to surpass Mr. Bond himself because his every portrayal oozes this unique captivating magnetism, but charms can be quite different.
Second, the story should be tied to real conflicts, at least loosely. It tethers it to reality and makes even the most bizarre plots, like the one in Kingsman: The Secret Service, feel somewhat believable.
Third, it should have some creative action, preferably (though not necessarily) aided by some almost sci-fi-worthy gadgets. And most importantly, it should have a storyline that would be interesting for you to follow, filled with twists and potential tragedies that can rock the whole world and destabilize everything.
This epicness that follows the spies is what makes these stories so thrilling.