Spy Kids
“Real spies... only smaller.”
Synopsis
Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring. Little do they know that in their day, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez were the top secret agents from their respective countries. They gave up that life to raise their children. Now, the disappearances of several of their old colleagues forces the Cortez' return from retirement. What they didn't count on was Carmen and Juni joining the "family business."
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Spy Kids (2001) Official Trailer - Robert Rodriguez Family Spy Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-28
Top Cast
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Alexa PenaVega
Carmen Cortez
Daryl Sabara
Juni Cortez
Antonio Banderas
Gregorio Cortez
Carla Gugino
Ingrid Cortez
Alan Cumming
Fegan Floop
Tony Shalhoub
Alexander Minion
Teri Hatcher
Ms. Gradenko
Robert Patrick
Mr. Lisp
Dick Clark
Financier
George Clooney
Devlin
Cheech Marin
Felix Gumm
Danny Trejo
Machete
Richard Linklater
Cool Spy
Mike Judge
Donnagon / Donnamight
Guillermo Navarro
Pastor
Johnny Reno
Agent Johnny
Shannon Shea
FoOglie #1/Flower
Kara Slack
Carmen's Friend
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 4, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$147.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.23x
+$112.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rodriguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Baird, Robert Rodriguez
- Original Score
- Heitor Pereira, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Elfman, John Debney, Gavin Greenaway, Los Lobos
- Original Title
- Spy Kids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $147.9M
- Production Studios
- Troublemaker Studios, Dimension Films, Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rodriguez
Marc Baird, Robert Rodriguez
Heitor Pereira, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Elfman, John Debney, Gavin Greenaway, Los Lobos
Guillermo Navarro
Robert Rodriguez
Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Robert Rodriguez, Elizabeth Avellan, Cary Granat
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rodriguez
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Producer
Elizabeth Avellan
Producer
Robert Rodriguez
Editor
Guillermo Navarro
Director of Photography
Heitor Pereira
Original Music Composer
Robert Rodriguez
Original Music Composer
Daniel Leduc
Visual Effects Supervisor
Deborah Everton
Costume Design
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Cary White
Production Design
Robert Rodriguez
Writer
Robert Rodriguez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeff Dashnaw
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Spy Kids.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spy Kids
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spy Kids about?
Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring. Little do they know that in their day, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez were the top secret agents from their respective countries. They gave up that life to raise their children. Now, the disappearances of several of their old colleagues forces the Cortez' return from retirement. What they didn't count on was Carmen and Juni joining the "family business."
Who directed Spy Kids?
Spy Kids was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Who stars in Spy Kids?
The principal cast of Spy Kids includes Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming.
When was Spy Kids released and how long is it?
Spy Kids was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Spy Kids?
Spy Kids had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $147.9M at the worldwide box office (4.23 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Spy Kids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spy Kids was composed by Heitor Pereira, Robert Rodriguez, Danny Elfman, John Debney, Gavin Greenaway, Los Lobos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spy Kids?
Spy Kids holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).