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The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005): Cast & Ratings

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) movie poster

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D is a 2005 action adventure film directed by Robert Rodriguez, starring David Arquette, George Lopez and Kristin Davis. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $72 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$72M
Metascore
38
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The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D About?

The premise of The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A bullied and lonely boy named Max escapes into a vivid imagination, where he encounters the unusual superheroes Sharkboy and Lavagirl. They arrive in the real world, bringing Max with them, and he discovers their planet is in danger. He must join them on a quest to stop destructive forces, facing off against villains that include those who once tormented him, now transformed into formidable foes like the Ice Princess.

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D Themes & Keywords

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  • dream sequence
  • fantasy becomes reality
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  • 3 dimensional
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  • karate
  • action heroine
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  • pink hair
  • seven word title
  • child protagonist
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  • film starts with a quote
  • imaginary world
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  • social outcast
  • character names in title
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  • title written by male
  • title directed by male
  • recurring nightmare
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  • piranha
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Cast & crew

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D Cast

David Arquette leads the cast, with George Lopez and Kristin Davis. Directed by Robert Rodriguez; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Robert Rodriguez

More films directed by Robert Rodriguez, best-rated first: Sin City, Grindhouse, Alita: Battle Angel and El mariachi.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D 38 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D Plot Summary

What happens in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the seemingly ordinary suburban setting of Austin, a young boy named Max (10) finds solace in a vivid imagination that transports him to a whimsical realm known as Planet Drool. This enchanting sanctuary is the birthplace of his creations, Sharkboy and Lavagirl, who come to life amid Max’s struggles with everyday challenges, such as being bullied by his classmate Linus and dealing with the turmoil of his parents’ relationship.

Full summary

The whole story of The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D, scene by scene

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Box office

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D Box Office

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D grossed $72 million worldwide. $39.2 million came from the US and Canada and $32.8 million (46%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$72M

US & Canada
$39.2M
International
$32.8M
US & Canada 54% Rest of the world 46%
Videos

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D.

Adventures Of Shark Boy And Lava Girl - Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D?

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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What is the name of the dream world Max creates?

Cars

Cars in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D

1 car on screen: the 1990 International 3000-Series.

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Details

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D Also Known As

33 alternative titles, including “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D” and “샤크 보이와 라바 걸의 모험”.

Also known as
  • The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D
  • 샤크 보이와 라바 걸의 모험
  • As Aventuras de Sharkboy e Lavagirl em 3D
  • Die Abenteuer von Sharkboy und Lavagirl in 3-D
  • Las aventuras del niño Tiburon y la niña de fuego en 3-D
  • הרפתקאות שראקבוי ולבהגירל
  • Die Abenteuer von Sharkboy und Lavagirl
  • Le avventure di Sharkboy e Lavagirl
  • Приключения Шаркбоя и Лавы
  • Les aventures de Sharkboy et Lavagirl
  • På Äventyr Med Sharkboy Och Lavagirl
  • Avanture Sharkboya i Lavagirl
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  • Sharkboy og Lavagirl
  • As Aventuras de Sharkboy e Lavagirl
  • Las aventuras de Sharkboy y Lavagirl
  • 立体小奇兵
  • Cápasrác és Lávalány kalandjai
  • Dobrodružství Žraločáka a Lávovky
  • הרפתקאות שארקבוי ולבה-גירל
  • The Adventures of Sharkboy & Lavagirl
  • Köpekbalığı ve Volkan Kızın Maceraları
  • Приключенията на Шаркбой и Лавагърл
  • Rekin i Lava: Przygoda w 3D
  • Пригоди Шаркбоя і Лави
  • Dobrodružstvá na planéte detí
  • Aventurile lui Sharkboy și Lavagirl în 3-D
  • Cuộc Phiêu Lưu của Cậu Bé Cá Mập và Cô Gái Nham Thạch
  • シャークボーイ&マグマガール 3-D
  • อิทธิฤทธิ์ไอ้หนูชาร์คบอยกับสาวน้อยพลังลาวา
  • 鯊膽小英雄
  • Marrazomutil Eta Labaneskaren Abenturak
  • Les aventures de Sharkboy i Lavagirl
  • Berniuko Rykliuko ir Lavos mergaitės nuotykiai trimatėje erdvėje

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FAQ

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D?

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D released?

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D was released on June 10, 2005.

Who directed The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D?

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D was directed by Robert Rodriguez.

More films by Robert Rodriguez

Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D?

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D stars David Arquette, George Lopez and Kristin Davis, among 4 credited actors.

How much did The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D make at the box office?

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D grossed $72 million worldwide ($39.2 million domestic, $32.8 million international).

How is The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D rated?

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D has 38 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.

Does The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D have a post-credit scene?

No. The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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