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Inspector Gadget

1999·Movie
1h 18min·PG
32
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A , comedy: but never scary.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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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

Sequels and Prequels

Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget (1999)
GoodWatch score 32
Inspector Gadget 2
Inspector Gadget 2 (2003)
GoodWatch score 36

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Where can I stream Inspector Gadget?

In the United States, Inspector Gadget streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 58 other countries.

Is Inspector Gadget worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4.2, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 36).

Is there a sequel to Inspector Gadget?

  1. Inspector Gadget (1999)
  2. Inspector Gadget 2 (2003)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Inspector Gadget 2 (2003).

Is Inspector Gadget okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Inspector Gadget make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Inspector Gadget?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Mad Scientist, The Power of Friendship, and Large Ham.