The Spy Next Door Timeline ( Real )

film_production
October 31, 2009

Jackie Chan begins filming 'The Spy Next Door'

Jackie Chan starts the production of the family action comedy movie 'The Spy Next Door'.

film_release
January 15, 2010

'The Spy Next Door' movie release

'The Spy Next Door,' starring Jackie Chan, is released in theaters in the United States.

The Spy Next Door Timeline ( Fictional )

character development
Early vacation period

Bob becomes nanny to his girlfriend's children

Bob Ho takes on the role of nanny to his girlfriend's three kids, trying to prove he can be a responsible guardian.

plot twist
Shortly after Bob becomes the nanny

Bob's secret spy identity is revealed

The children discover that Bob is a former CIA spy, adding intrigue and danger to their lives.

inciting incident
Midway through Bob's nanny duties

Kids accidentally download secret information

The children unknowingly download top-secret intel, attracting the attention of Russian spies.

action sequence
Few days after downloading the intel

Russian spies chase Bob and kids

The antagonists pursue Bob and the children across town to recover the secret information.

climax
Same day as the chase

Bob fights off Russian agents to protect kids

Bob uses his spy skills to defend the children from the Russian spies' attempts to capture them.

resolution
After the confrontation with the spies

Bob's relationship with the family strengthens

After the conflict, Bob earns the trust and affection of his girlfriend and her children.