My Spy

J.J., a tough as nails CIA operative, finds himself unexpectedly stuck in a chaotic domestic assignment. He’s sent to keep tabs on a family undercover, hoping to slip out discreetly once his mission is done. But the plan starts to unravel when Sophie, a bright and fearless nine-year-old, treats his presence as a game and refuses to pretend nothing is happening. What begins as a simple surveillance gig morphs into a daily, improvised babysitting job as J.J. tries to maintain his cover while grappling with a kid who sees through his spy gadgets and bravado. Away from the action, he discovers there’s more at stake than any political plot.

Directed by Peter Segal, My Spy came out in 2020 as an original screenplay by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber, foregrounding Bautista in a family friendly spy comedy that leans on heart as much as gadgetry.

Critics welcomed Bautista's warm, sly humor and the movie's easygoing pace, though some noted the premise treaded familiar territory. The film traces themes of unlikely mentorship between a gruff adult and a fearless child, blending action set pieces with kid centered humor and family values.

My Spy didn't spark a lasting cultural phenomenon, but it slots into Bautista's growing lineup of family friendly action comedies. Fans remember the dynamic between the gruff spy and the bright kid, a reminder that humor can soften high stakes spy work.