WHO IS SIMON MILLER?
A family spy adventure that makes honesty a team effort.
Should You Watch It?
WHO IS SIMON MILLER? is a family-friendly spy drama that draws viewers in quickly and holds their attention. Its central strength is the way it turns a kidnapping and international mission into a story about a family learning to work together.
The film encourages honesty, love, and time together, even when work and school make life feel frantic. The action is generally appropriate for families, though some scenes may be too intense for very young children.
Yes—watch it with your family, using your judgment about whether younger children are ready for the action.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESWhen Simon Miller disappears in Europe, his wife and two teenage children travel there to find him and uncover the truth. They soon learn that the man they knew as a geologist has been living a secret life as a covert American spy.
As Simon works to escape his captors, his family becomes part of the search. Their journey will test what they believe about one another—and show them why families must face hard truths together.
Is It Any Good?
Three stars means a solid, enjoyable film with clear strengths. WHO IS SIMON MILLER? is well made, features many fine actors, and creates an engaging experience for the whole family.
The story pulls viewers in from the beginning and maintains their attention. Its strongest creative achievement is its balance of spy-movie action with a positive family theme.
The Worldview
The film presents a strongly moral, patriotic view of family life. It exalts honesty, love, cooperation, and the importance of spending time together despite demanding work and school schedules.
The story also includes humanist elements through supporting characters. It recognizes that people can lie, betray others, and act selfishly, while still emphasizing that families are strengthened by truth and love. The film’s central family lesson aligns with Scripture’s call to reject falsehood and speak truthfully: “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor” (Ephesians 4:25).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Content Summary
Very strong moral, patriotic worldview encouraging honesty and love, with some humanist elements from supporting characters; no foul language; some action violence including street chase, men tackled down stairs, a few men are beaten up, man throws trashcans at another man, people held at gunpoint; no sex scenes and husband and wife kiss; no nudity; no alcohol; no drugs; and, a man lies to his family about his job, young girl is accused of cheating on a test, man is drugged and kidnapped, government agents betray their country for money.
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
Simon’s family has to face the truth about his secret work. Why can honesty be difficult, and how does truth strengthen a family?
Ephesians 4:25 · Proverbs 12:22The Millers accomplish more when they work together. What gifts and responsibilities has God given each person in your family?
1 Corinthians 12:12–27 · Philippians 2:3–4The film urges families to spend more time together despite work and school. What could your family change this week to make that possible?
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 · Psalm 90:12Several characters make choices involving loyalty and betrayal. What does faithfulness look like when doing the right thing costs something?
Micah 6:8 · Galatians 6:9The Final Word
This is an enjoyable, well-made family spy drama with a positive message about honesty, love, and working together. Some action may trouble very young children, but most families can enjoy it together. WORTH THE TRIP.
