Movies like The Spy Next Door

Robert Rodriguez directs this family-friendly adventure about children who become spies to save their parents, who are secret agents. Spy Kids offers a mix of family dynamics and spy action, which will appeal to those who liked the child and espionage elements of The Spy Next Door.

Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as an undercover detective posing as a kindergarten teacher. Kindergarten Cop combines action with comedy and a touch of heart in a manner that should resonate with viewers who enjoy seeing action heroes in unconventional roles, akin to The Spy Next Door.

Also starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, The Game Plan tells the story of a bachelor football star who discovers he has a young daughter. It's a comedic journey similar to The Spy Next Door with themes of family bonding and adjusting to unexpected life changes.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson plays a tough hockey player who is sentenced to serve time as the Tooth Fairy. With its family-centered story and humorous situations, Tooth Fairy is another example where a tough protagonist finds themselves in a whimsical and caring role, appealing to the same audience that enjoys The Spy Next Door.

Featuring Vin Diesel as a Navy SEAL who becomes a nanny to protect a family, The Pacifier offers a blend of action and comedy akin to The Spy Next Door. With its family-friendly humor and a strong protagonist finding his way through childcare, this film hits similar notes for fans of action stars in domestic adventures.

Starring Frankie Muniz as a teen working for the CIA, Agent Cody Banks showcases a young protagonist juggling normal teenage life with secret spy missions. Like The Spy Next Door, it features a mix of espionage and comedic elements suitable for family audiences.

Hulk Hogan stars as a former professional wrestler who takes a job as a bodyguard for two chaotic children. Mr. Nanny provides a similar mix of action and comedy, as the lead character adapts to the challenges of childcare.