Inspector Gadget (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Inspector Gadget is a 1999 action comedy directed by David Kellogg, starring Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett and Joely Fisher. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes and earned $134.4 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- David Kellogg
- Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Inspector Gadget About?
The premise of Inspector Gadget without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hapless security guard is unexpectedly transformed into a high-tech crime-fighting agent. Equipped with an array of gadgets, he becomes "Inspector Gadget" and teams up with his resourceful niece Penny and her loyal dog, Brain. Together, they investigate a mysterious explosion and confront dangerous villains while striving to protect their city and uncover a larger conspiracy.
Inspector Gadget Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- villain
- comic hero
- hero
- robocop
- dog
- party
- hospital
- bowling ball
- blindfold
- actor playing multiple roles
- based on cartoon
- based on tv series
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- cat
- strong female character
- disability
- character name as title
- psychotronic film
- two word title
- altered version of studio logo
- live action adaptation
- slimehouse
- 1990s
- cyborg
- evil doppelganger
- cyborg sci fi
- inspector gadget character
- oddjob character
- jaws character
- kato character
- igor character
- superhero action
- superhero sci fi
- urban adventure
- police procedural crime
- kids family
- bumbling detective mystery
- female pedal pumping
- stupidity
- family comedy
- gadget
- police
- claw
- inspector
- security guard
- remake
- amputee
- film camera
- large format camera
- camera
- dodge viper
Inspector Gadget Cast
Matthew Broderick leads the cast, with Rupert Everett and Joely Fisher. Directed by David Kellogg.
- Director David Kellogg
More from David Kellogg
One more film directed by David Kellogg: Cool as Ice.
Inspector Gadget Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Inspector Gadget 36 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 4.2
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TMDB 45% User score
See on TMDB
Inspector Gadget Plot Summary
What happens in Inspector Gadget from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the charming town of Riverton, Ohio, John Brown lives with his niece, Penny, and her devoted dog, Brain. Although he dreams of becoming a police officer, he currently serves as a security guard at the renowned Bradford robotics laboratory. Under the mentorship of Artemus Bradford and his daughter Brenda, they strive to develop advanced projects, including the revolutionary Gadget Program, which aims to integrate android officers into local law enforcement.
Full summary
The whole story of Inspector Gadget, scene by scene
Inspector Gadget Box Office & Budget
Inspector Gadget grossed $134.4 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $97.4 million came from the US and Canada and $37 million (28%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$134.4M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $97.4M
- International
- $37M
- Budget
- $90M
Inspector Gadget Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Inspector Gadget (1999), 35mm film trailer, open matte, re-scan
- Clip Inspector Gadget (1999) - "Obtain the Balls"
- Featurette Inspector Gadget: Movie Surfers (Upscaled And Deinterlaced In 60fps)
How Well Do You Know Inspector Gadget?
10 questions about the story. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What was John Brown's occupation before becoming Inspector Gadget?
Cars in Inspector Gadget
23 cars on screen, including the 1964 Lincoln Continental and the 1980 Chevrolet Chevette.
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1993 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
Utilimaster Aeromate Important role
Inspector Gadget Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Inspektorius Gadžetas” and “חוש חש הבלש”.
- Also known as
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- Inspektorius Gadžetas
- חוש חש הבלש
- GO!GO!ガジェット
- L'Ispettore Gadget
- Инспектор Гаджет
- Inspecteur Gadget
- Inspektor Gadget
- 神探加吉特
- Bigyó felügyelő
- Αστυνόμος Σαΐνης
- המפקח גאדג'ט
- Inspetor Bugiganga
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- Müfettiş Gadget
- Inspektor Gadżet
- Інспектор Ґаджет
- Inspektorius Gudrutis
- Inšpektor Gadget
- 형사 가제트
- นักสืบสมองกล
- GO！GO！ガジェット
- G型神探
- Thanh Tra Gadget
- 數碼特工
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Movies Like Inspector Gadget
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Inspector Gadget’s Biggest Caper Ever, Inspector Gadget 2 and Inspector Gadget: Gadget’s Greatest Gadgets.
Inspector Gadget FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Inspector Gadget, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Inspector Gadget released?
Inspector Gadget was released on July 23, 1999.
Who directed Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget was directed by David Kellogg.
More films by David Kellogg Who is in the cast of Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget stars Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett and Joely Fisher.
How much did Inspector Gadget make at the box office?
Inspector Gadget grossed $134.4 million worldwide ($97.4 million domestic, $37 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
How is Inspector Gadget rated?
Inspector Gadget has 36 on Metacritic and 45% on TMDB.
Does Inspector Gadget have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Inspector Gadget has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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