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Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

2002·Movie
1h 40min·PG
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some absurdist humor and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Family, the future, and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

Family Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Little spies. Big attitudes.

Exploring the further adventures of Carmen and Juni Cortez, who have now joined the family spy business as Level 2 OSS agents. Their new mission is to save the world from a mad scientist living on a volcanic island populated by an imaginative menagerie of creatures. On this bizarre island, none of the Cortez's gadgets work and they must rely on their wits--and each other--to survive and save the day.
Family Spy AdventureInventive GadgetsWhimsical CreaturesAction-PackedQuirky HumorKid-Friendly Sci-FiFantastical WorldSibling TeamworkPure EscapismCampy Fun

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Where can I stream Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams legally?

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams?

1 h 40 min

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams?

Critics71
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams higher (71) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$120 million

Yes. It cost about $38 million to make and earned $120 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams use?

MacGuffinSpot the ThreadCall a Pegasus a "Hippogriff"Jerkass Has a PointBare Midriffs Are FeminineSpider PeopleFaceplanting into FoodHuman LadderArtistic License – HistoryMundane SolutionDance Party EndingEldritch Locationand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams, including MacGuffin, Spot the Thread, Call a Pegasus a "Hippogriff".