Movie review
August 2, 2018 · 117 min · R
Woke Score
Lower is better
Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for The Spy Who Dumped Me.
Woke representation / casting
Casting fits the modern American and European spy setting with natural supporting diversity such as Hasan Minhaj in a CIA role; no audience-visible identity swaps, mismatches, or heavy signaling.
Woke political dialogue
Occasional light feminist quips and girl-power humor appear in comedic moments but stay non-preachy and secondary to action and friendship.
Identity-driven story themes
The central focus on deep female friendship and two ordinary women stepping into spy roles creates noticeable girl-power and empowerment beats played for laughs.
Western institutional / cultural critique
Standard spy-thriller elements involving the CIA and international intrigue appear without modern activist framing of patriarchy, toxic masculinity, or Western institutions as flawed.
Review
The film follows two best friends in their thirties who become caught up in a dangerous international spy conspiracy after one learns her ex-boyfriend is a CIA operative on the run. Their close friendship drives the story as they improvise their way through chases, fights, and betrayals across Europe while discovering their own capabilities. Light comedic takes on female empowerment and girl-power moments appear through dialogue and situations, framed around ordinary women in extraordinary circumstances rather than heavy messaging.
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant.
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Scattered viewer comments online called out cringe or forced feminist jokes, but no major reviews, campaigns, or widespread right-leaning criticism emerged.
Creator track record context
Susanna Fogel’s repeated focus on female-led stories and friendships provides moderate context while other key creatives show lower or neutral patterns.
Production
