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The Kingsman series is a popular British franchise that includes films, comic books, and video games. The franchise originated from a comic book series created by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons and follows the adventures of Agent Galahad of Kingsman (a secret service organization).
The first movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service was released in 2014 and revolves around Agent ‘Eggsy’s’ mission to fight against an eco-terrorist. The film was a major success and received praise for its dark humor, stylish action, and musical score. This success led to a sequel titled, Kingsman: The Golden Circle which kept the same tone of mixing spy action and comedy in a stylish format. The franchise also has a prequel—The King’s Man, which details the origins of the Kingsman organization.
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The blockbuster media franchise has enthralled fans the world over with its breathtaking action and rib-tickling humor. And for those who want to explore similar movies, these films can be watched after enjoying the Kingsman franchise.
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Spy, Atomic Blonde, and other movies to watch if you like the Kingsman series
1) The Suicide Squad - Netflix
Just like the Kingsman franchise is based on a comic book, The Suicide Squad is also based on the DC Comics. A sequel to Suicide Squad, the film has an ensemble cast. The movie is about a group of misfits who form the squad in exchange for lighter sentences. They are then sent on a covert government operation to stop a rogue science experiment from falling into the wrong hands.
The Suicide Squad has the same blend of action and violence with humor and both the movies use the comic-style aesthetic, which makes them similar in tone. The Suicide Squad is a critically acclaimed movie and popular with viewers.
2) Bullet Train - Netflix
Directed by David Leitch, this action-comedy film stars Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, and Joey King, and is based on a novel. The movie is about a group of assassins, who board the same bullet train, and end up fighting with each other due to various circumstances.
The movie is similar to Kingsman as it combines the action genre with comedy. The movie has been praised for its comedy, action sequences, and Brad Pitt’s performance, which make it an entertaining watch.
3) Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery - Amazon Video
Directed by Jay Roach, this 1997 spy comedy film stars Mike Myers, who also serves as the co-producer. Just like Kingsman, the film Austin Powers is also a franchise. And has the same formula of intrigue and humor. The International Man of Mystery is the first installment in the series and also stars Elizabeth Hurley and Seth Green.
The film parodies the James Bond films and culture of the 1960s and the story is about the fight between Austin Powers and his arch nemesis, Dr Evil. The movie has more humor than action and the brand of comedy is eccentric and cruder than the Kingsman. The movie’s popularity spawned two sequels and is for those who are looking for some light-hearted entertainment.
4) Atomic Blonde - Amazon Video
Starring Charlize Theron, and James McAvoy, this David Leitch-directed film is based on a graphic novel. The movie is about MI6 agent, Lorraine Broughton (Charlize), who is tasked with retrieving a list of double agent spies before it gets smuggled into the wrong hands. Set in 1989, just before the collapse of the Berlin Wall, the film was a success and received praise for Theron’s performance.
The film is a bit different from the Kingsman franchise as it focuses on raw espionage rather than comedy. Though, David Leitch (director of John Wick) infuses it with fun action sequences, a neon 80s aesthetic, and fast-paced storytelling.
5) Spy - Amazon Video
Just like Kingsman, in the spy-comedy film Spy, the viewers are introduced to hesitant and unlikely candidates who have to take on the mantle of saving the world by becoming a spy. Directed by Paul Feig, the film’s star is Melissa McCarthy, who owns every scene with her comedic presence. The film also features Jude Law and Jason Statham.
The movie is about Melissa’s character who is a desk agent but has to enter the field to trace a stolen nuclear device. Spy has a lot of slapstick humour, which is also seen in a different spin in Kingsman. The movie was a hit and won two Golden Globe awards.
6) Sherlock Holmes - Amazon Video
Directed by Guy Ritchie, this detective film, stars Robert Downey Jr. in the titular role of Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as Dr. Watson. Based on the iconic character of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the movie is set in 1890 and sees Holmes and Watson try to stop the villain, Lord Henry Blackwood (Mark Strong), from gaining control of Britain through black magic.
Though the movie is more on the side of detective fiction than a spy thriller, it still has the adventures, twists and turns, and deception, that Kingsman offers. Sherlock Holmes was a major success and even spawned a sequel.
7) The Losers - Amazon Video
Also based on a comic series, The Losers, is directed by Sylvain White and features Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Zoe Saldaña, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, and others. The film revolves around an elite black-ops team that is sent to Bolivia to search and destroy a drug lord.
The film is yet another movie that combines spy action and comedy like the Kingsman. The movie is noted for its smart humor and thrilling action sequences. This makes it the perfect watch after seeing the Kingsman.
8) Now You See Me - Amazon Video
A heist film, Now You See Me is the first movie in the series and also has a franchise. Starring an ensemble cast of Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Morgan Freeman and more, the story revolves around a group of magicians who carry out elaborate thefts.
The film is also centered around the duo of an FBI agent and an Interpol detective, who try to catch this group. A lot of cunning tricks are shown and the beauty of magic is taken to the next level in this unique heist movie. It has the same thrill and humor, that fans of the Kingsman would expect.
9) I Spy - Amazon Video
Starring Owen Wilson and Eddie Murphy, this spy-comedy film from 2002 is based on a television series from the 60s. It follows the charismatic duo of Wilson and Murphy, as they try to stop a gun runner from selling a sophisticated and stolen stealth aircraft, Switchblade, at an auction.
While Alex Scott (Wilson) is a top spy for the US Government, he is unexpectedly paired with a World Boxing Champion, Kelly Robinson (Eddie Murphy) on this dangerous mission. While the movie received mixed reviews, the blend of action and comedy is decent.
10) The World’s End - Amazon Video
Directed by Edgar Wright and written by Simon Pegg, this sci-fi-comedy is the final installment in the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, which includes Shaun of the Dead. It thus has a whole franchise, just like the Kingsman. The film stars Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, Pierce Brosnan, and others.
The story starts with Gary King (Simon Pegg), who forces his friends to reunite in their hometown for a pub crawl, but that goes hilariously and horrifically awry when they encounter an alien invasion. While the movie has comedy like the Kingsman, it shifts from espionage to sci-fi. Yet, the suspense and laughs keep coming, making it an entertaining mad-cap watch.
Fans of the Kingsman can go through this list and choose the movie that interests them the most.
