Spy Kids (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Spy Kids is a 2001 action comedy directed by Robert Rodriguez, starring Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara and Carla Gugino. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $147.9 million worldwide on a $35 million budget. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2002. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Robert Rodriguez
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dimension Films
- Budget
- $35M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Spy Kids About?
The premise of Spy Kids without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When their spy-parenting careers end, Gregorio and Ingrid are left to enjoy a peaceful retirement. However, they are soon called back into action and must be rescued from a dangerous situation by their own children, Carmen and Juni. The kids, armed with gadgets and their wits, embark on a thrilling mission to save their parents and uncover a sinister plot. This family adventure showcases that even young heroes can rise to the occasion and overcome incredible odds.
Spy Kids Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- national film registry
- brother sister relationship
- mexican
- children's television show host
- superhero
- slimehouse
- title directed by male
- whispering
- director also editor
- spy action
- teen adventure
- virtual reality
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- shark
- underwater scene
- mutant
- mutation
- castle
- flashback
- wedding
- retired spy
- brother brother relationship
- uncle
- twist villain
- latino
- duo
- hidden camera
- inventor
- school
- school uniform
- watching tv in a car
- bubble gum
- surrealism
- first of series
- first part
- hi c
- mcdonald's restaurant
- 21st century
- 2000s
- urban adventure
- spy adventure
- two word title
- spy thriller
- british actor plays an american character
- father son relationship
- mother daughter relationship
- child fights an adult
- father daughter relationship
- mother son relationship
- mimicry
- child
Where to Watch Spy Kids
Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Spy Kids Cast
Alexa Vega leads the cast, with Daryl Sabara and Carla Gugino. Directed by Robert Rodriguez; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Rodriguez
Spy Kids Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Spy Kids 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 58% User score
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Spy Kids Plot Summary
What happens in Spy Kids from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Carmen and Juni Cortez (Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara) being tucked into bed by their mother, Ingrid (Carla Gugino). As Juni treats a wart on his fingers, Carmen eagerly asks for the bedtime tale of The Two Spies Who Fell in Love.
Full summary
The whole story of Spy Kids, scene by scene
Spy Kids Box Office & Budget
Spy Kids grossed $147.9 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 4.2 times what it cost. $112.7 million came from the US and Canada and $35.2 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$147.9M
4.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $112.7M
- International
- $35.2M
- Budget
- $35M
Spy Kids Awards & Nominations
Spy Kids earned 1 award nomination, including Best Family Film at the Critics' Choice 2002.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Best Family Film
Spy Kids Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Spy Kids.
How Well Do You Know Spy Kids?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the main child characters in 'Spy Kids'?
Cars in Spy Kids
6 cars on screen, including the 2000 Isuzu Trooper and the 1999 Isuzu ZXS.
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1998 Isuzu Rodeo Minor role -
1981 Volkswagen Golf I Typ 17 Minor role
Spy Kids Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “Spy Kids 2 - The Island of Lost Dreams” and “Spy Kids 2 : Espions en herbe”.
- Also known as
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- Spy Kids 2 - The Island of Lost Dreams
- Spy Kids 2 : Espions en herbe
- Espions en herbe 2:L'île des rêves envolés
- スパイキッズ２ 失われた夢の島
- Pequenos Espiões 2 - A Ilha dos Sonhos Perdidos
- Spy Kids 2։ Island of Lost Dreams
- Spy Kids 2 - Die Rückkehr der Superspione
- Spy Kids 2 - L'isola dei sogni perduti
- Дети шпионов 2: Остров несбывшихся надежд
- Spy Kids 2 - de förlorade drömmarnas ö
- Spy Kids 2 - A Ilha dos Sonhos Perdidos
- Çılgın Çocuklar 2: Kayıp Düşler Adası
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- Spy Kids 2: La isla de los sueños perdidos
- Spy Kids 2 - Espions en herbe
- 非常小特务2
- Kémkölykök 2: Az elveszett álmok szigete
- Spy Kids 2: Drømmenes Ø
- Μίνι Πράκτορες 2: Το Νησί των Χαμένων Ονείρων
- スパイキッズ2 失われた夢の島
- Spy Kids 2: Ostrov ztracených snů
- ספיי קידס 2: אי החלומות האבודים
- Pequenos Espiões 2: A Ilha dos Sonhos Perdidos
- Mali agenci 2: Wyspa marzeń
- Espions en herbe 2 : L'île des rêves envolés
- Діти шпигунів 2: Острів загублених мрій
- 스파이 키드 2
- Деца шпиони 2: Островът на изгубените мечти
- Mini espías 2: La isla de los sueños perdidos
- Spy Kids 2: Ostrov stratených snov
- Spiegu bērni 2
- พยัคฆ์ไฮเทค ทะลุเกาะมหาประลัย
- Дзеці шпіёнаў 2: Востраў страчаных мар
- Spy Kids 2: Otok izgubljenih snova
- 非常小特務2：夢境島
- 小鬼大間諜2
- O altă joacă de-a spionii, ჯაშუში ბავშვები 2
- Điệp viên nhí 2: Đảo của những giấc mơ đã mất
- بچههای جاسوس ۲: جزیره رؤیاهای ازدسترفته
- Šnipų vaikučiai 2: Prarastų svajonių sala
- Spy Kids 2 - kadotettujen unelmien saari
- Småspioner 2: Operasjon drømmeøya
- الأطفال الجواسيس 2: جزيرة الأحلام المفقودة
- Spy Kids 2 – Die Rückkehr der Superspione
- 非常小特务2：噩梦岛
- स्पाय किड्स 2: टूटे सपनों वाला आइलैंड
- Småspioner 2 - Operasjon drømmeøya
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Movies Like Spy Kids
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Spy Kids: Armageddon, Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams and Spy Kids: All the Time in the World.
Spy Kids FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Spy Kids, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spy Kids?
Spy Kids runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Spy Kids released?
Spy Kids was released on March 30, 2001.
Who directed Spy Kids?
Spy Kids was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
More films by Robert Rodriguez Who is in the cast of Spy Kids?
Spy Kids stars Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara and Carla Gugino, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Spy Kids?
In the US, Spy Kids is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Spy Kids make at the box office?
Spy Kids grossed $147.9 million worldwide ($112.7 million domestic, $35.2 million international) on a budget of $35 million.
How is Spy Kids rated?
Spy Kids has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Was Spy Kids nominated for any awards?
Spy Kids received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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