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Inspector Gadget

1999·Movie
1h 18min·PG
IMDb4.2Metacritic364.2Rotten Tomatoes20%19%

Where to watch

Disney+

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

The future, crime, and family

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The greatest hero ever assembled.

John Brown is a bumbling but well-intentioned security guard who is badly injured in an explosion planned by an evil mastermind. He is taken to a laboratory, where Brenda, a leading robotics surgeon, replaces his damaged limbs with state-of-the-art gadgets and tools. Named "Inspector Gadget" by the press, John -- along with his niece, Penny, and her trusty dog, Brain -- uses his new powers to discover who was behind the explosion.
Family AdventureSci-Fi ComedyLive-Action Cartoon AdaptationSlapstick HumorGadgetryGood vs. EvilWholesome EntertainmentLightheartedIconic CharacterNostalgic Charm

Crew

Directed by:
Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Alexander Witt, David Kellogg
Written by:
Zak Penn, Andy Heyward, Jean Chalopin
Produced by:
Jon Avnet, Andy Heyward, Jean Chalopin
Composed by:
Doc Kane, Jon Title, Dean A. Zupancic

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Questions about Inspector Gadget

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Where can I stream Inspector Gadget legally?

Disney+

Inspector Gadget is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Inspector Gadget worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 4.2, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inspector Gadget rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Inspector Gadget?

1 h 18 min

Inspector Gadget runs 1 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Inspector Gadget?

Critics28
Audiences34

Yes. Critics average 28 and audiences 34 out of 100, so both groups see Inspector Gadget much the same way.

Was Inspector Gadget a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$134 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $134 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Inspector Gadget in?

EnglishNorwegianFrenchSpanish

It was made in English, with some Norwegian, French, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Inspector Gadget?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Inspector Gadget in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Inspector Gadget use?

Mad ScientistThe Power of FriendshipLarge HamRobot GirlGrammar NaziMayor PainDoorstopperRollerblade GoodToo Dumb to LiveWorst AidDidn't Think This ThroughShotgun Danceand 166 more

TV Tropes lists 178 storytelling tropes for Inspector Gadget, including Mad Scientist, The Power of Friendship, Large Ham.