Back in Action
Short description
Matt and Emily were once elite CIA operatives, but they stepped away from that life fifteen years ago to raise a family. When their cover is exposed, the couple is pulled back into the world of espionage they thought they had left behind. Their two children, teenage Alice and younger son Leo, are drawn into the upheaval as their parents return to action. The film mixes spy thrills with comedy as the family adjusts to a life that is no longer ordinary.
Seth Gordon directed and co-wrote the screenplay with Brendan O'Brien. It sits between Baywatch (2017) and Under the Rainbow: The Curious Crimes of the Ruby Slippers (2026) in Gordon's filmography, and is his eighth directed feature. Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz star as Matt and Emily, with McKenna Roberts and Rylan Jackson as their children. Kyle Chandler and Glenn Close appear in supporting roles. Production involved Chernin Entertainment, Exhibit A Film and Good One Productions, with a budget reported at 159 million USD.
Released on January 15, 2025, the film runs 114 minutes. On IMDb it holds a rating of 5.9 from around 66,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a 6.4 from roughly 1,577 votes. The two scores land in similar territory, indicating a broadly mixed response from viewers rather than strong enthusiasm.
What's left behind the scenes
- In April 2023, Jamie Foxx (who played Matt) suffered a brain hemorrhage on set, leading to hospitalization and a long recovery, after which he was able to finish filming. During his recovery, the actor had to relearn how to walk and talk. It was claimed that Foxx's chances of recovery were no more than 5%, but he managed to make a full recovery.
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