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Inspector Gadget

  • 1999
  • PG
  • 1h 18m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
54K
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Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher, and Don Adams in Inspector Gadget (1999)
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A security guard's dreams come true when he is selected to be transformed into a cybernetic police officer.A security guard's dreams come true when he is selected to be transformed into a cybernetic police officer.A security guard's dreams come true when he is selected to be transformed into a cybernetic police officer.

  • Director
    • David Kellogg
  • Writers
    • Andy Heyward
    • Jean Chalopin
    • Bruno Bianchi
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Rupert Everett
    • Joely Fisher
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    54K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Kellogg
    • Writers
      • Andy Heyward
      • Jean Chalopin
      • Bruno Bianchi
    • Stars
      • Matthew Broderick
      • Rupert Everett
      • Joely Fisher
    • 264User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 13 nominations total

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    Top Cast99+

    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Inspector Gadget…
    Rupert Everett
    Rupert Everett
    • Sanford Scolex
    Joely Fisher
    Joely Fisher
    • Brenda…
    Michelle Trachtenberg
    Michelle Trachtenberg
    • Penny
    Andy Dick
    Andy Dick
    • Kramer
    Cheri Oteri
    Cheri Oteri
    • Mayor Wilson
    Mike Hagerty
    Mike Hagerty
    • Sikes
    • (as Michael G. Hagerty)
    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Chief Quimby
    D.L. Hughley
    D.L. Hughley
    • Gadgetmobile
    • (voice)
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Artemus Bradford
    • (as René Auberjonois)
    Frances Bay
    Frances Bay
    • Thelma
    Mr. T
    Mr. T
    • Mr. T
    Richard Kiel
    Richard Kiel
    • Famous Big Guy with Silver Teeth
    Richard Lee-Sung
    Richard Lee-Sung
    • Famous Villain with Deadly Hat
    Bobby Bell
    • Famous Identifier of Sea Planes
    • (as Robert N. Bell)
    Hank Barrera
    • Famous Native American Sidekick
    Keith Morrison
    • Famous Assistant to Dr. Frankensomething
    John Kim
    • Son Before Second Son
    • Director
      • David Kellogg
    • Writers
      • Andy Heyward
      • Jean Chalopin
      • Bruno Bianchi
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews264

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Don Adams, the original voice of Inspector Gadget in Inspector Gadget (1983), provides the voice of Brain in the closing credits.
    • Goofs
      In the scenes where Sikes is wearing the electronic helmet, the chin strap is fastened, then loose and then fastened again.
    • Quotes
      • Inspector Gadget: You blew me up and my Chevette. And I really liked that car.
      • Dr. Claw: Well, you crushed my hand and I really liked that hand. So Go-Go get over it!
    • Crazy credits
      The Disney logo is made of metal and acts like a malfunctioning mechanism, with the music running down and the logo popping out components.
    • Alternate versions
      The Disney+ print omits the subtitles of the man speaking Japanese as he evades the Robo-Gadget.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The Haunting/Lake Placid/Drop Dead Gorgeous/Inspector Gadget/An Autumn Tale (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Inspector Gadget
      (1987)
      Main Theme
      Written by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy

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    FAQ1

    • Why did Rupert Everett play an unmasked version of Claw? I thought Claw's appearance is always supposed to be anonymous?

    Details

    • Release date
      • July 23, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Disney+
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Norwegian
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • The Real Inspector Gadget
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Caravan Pictures
      • Avnet/Kerner Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $90,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $97,403,112
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,889,138
      • Jul 25, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $134,403,112
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 18m(78 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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