Back in Action soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the movie

Back in Action soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the movie
Back in Action soundtrack: A definitive guide to all the songs in the movie (Image via Netflix)

Back in Action, released on January 17, 2025, on Netflix, is a spy-action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon. The movie marks Cameron Diaz's much-anticipated return to acting after a decade. She stars alongside Jamie Foxx, playing Emily and Matt, a married couple and former spies. With action-packed sequences and comedic elements, the film explores themes of trust and resilience.

The movie follows ex-spies Matt and Emily, a married couple forced back into action to retrieve a powerful device, the Key, capable of catastrophic destruction. Betrayed by their former handler Chuck, who seeks revenge and chaos, they must protect their family while navigating high-stakes missions.

The music in Back in Action adds a lively touch to the film's engaging plot. The soundtrack complements the emotional highs and action-packed scenes with a mix of classic hits and contemporary beats. The music features songs by renowned artists like Nat King Cole and James Brown, alongside newer songs by Doechii and Max Mill.


Every song in Back in Action

  • Turn My Swag On – Soulja Boy
  • Guess Who's Back – Walyo
  • Doo Wop (That Thing) – Ms. Lauryn Hill
  • L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
  • Ain't That A Kick In The Head – Dean Martin
  • Crazy – Doechii
  • Can't Stop – Max Mill
  • Love T.K.O. – Teddy Pendergrass
  • Push It – Salt-N-Pepa
  • At Last – Etta James
  • Make Me Feel – John Summit
  • Papa's Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown

Music composer behind the soundtrack

The score for Back in Action was composed by Christopher Lennertz, a seasoned composer known for his versatility. Lennertz has worked on numerous films and television series, including Horrible Bosses, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and The Boys. His ability to create music that blends seamlessly with different genres is evident throughout the film.

Lennertz's contributions to Back in Action elevate the movie’s dynamic nature. His compositions blend emotion with energetic beats, enhancing both the dramatic and comedic elements. The music complements the action sequences while adding emotional depth to the characters’ personal struggles.


What happens in Back in Action?

Back in Action is a spy action comedy on Netflix that marks Cameron Diaz's first movie role in ten years. She plays Emily, alongside Jamie Foxx as Matt, a married couple who were once spies but forced to come out of retirement.

At the beginning of the story, the couple is trying to get back "the Key," a dangerous piece of technology that can disrupt power grids and throw cities into chaos. After Emily gets pregnant during a botched mission, the couple plans to retire and start a family while hiding in America.

When the Key resurfaces on the black market after fifteen years, their past comes back to haunt them. Chuck, who used to work for the CIA, wants them to recover it, but a shocking betrayal shows that Chuck is really the bad guy and was lying about dying to trick them. His actions with the Key lead to a plan to flood London.

As Matt and Emily confront their past, they team up with Ginny, Emily's mother, and MI6 agents to stop Chuck. They save their children and thwart Chuck's plans in a high-stakes battle. However, a twist shows that Chuck is still alive, setting up a potential sequel where Emily may work with her mysterious father to finish the mission.


Back in Action is available to stream on Netflix.

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