Inspector Gadget
"The greatest hero ever assembled."
Originally released in 1999. Inspector Gadget is a action/adventure film. directed by David Kellogg. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, and Joely Fisher
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (1,285 votes)
Budget
$75M
Production budget
Box Office
$134.4M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Matthew Broderick
as John Brown / Inspector Gadget / Robo Gadget
Rupert Everett
as Sanford Scolex / Dr. Claw
Joely Fisher
as Brenda / Robobrenda
Michelle Trachtenberg
as Penny
Andy Dick
as Kramer
Cheri Oteri
as Mayor Wilson
Mike Hagerty
as Sikes
Dabney Coleman
as Chief Quimby
D.L. Hughley
as Gadgetmobile (voice)
René Auberjonois
as Artemus Bradford
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $75,000,000
- Revenue
- $134,403,112
Production Companies
- DiC Entertainment
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Caravan Pictures
- Avnet/Kerner Productions
- Roger Birnbaum Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inspector Gadget about?
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 surgeo...
Who directed Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget was directed by David Kellogg.
How long is Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Inspector Gadget released?
Inspector Gadget was released on July 23, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Inspector Gadget?
The main cast of Inspector Gadget includes Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher, Michelle Trachtenberg, Andy Dick.
Is Inspector Gadget worth watching?
Inspector Gadget has a user rating of 4.5/10 based on 1,285 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.