Inspector Gadget
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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.
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Inspector Gadget (1999) - "Obtain the Balls"
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Top Cast
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Matthew Broderick
Inspector Gadget / Robogadget / John Brown
Rupert Everett
Sanford Scolex
Joely Fisher
Brenda / Robobrenda
Michelle Trachtenberg
Penny
Andy Dick
Kramer
Cheri Oteri
Mayor Wilson
Mike Hagerty
Sikes
Dabney Coleman
Chief Quimby
D.L. Hughley
Gadgetmobile (voice)
René Auberjonois
Artemus Bradford
Frances Bay
Thelma
Mr. T
Mr. T
Richard Kiel
Famous Big Guy with Silver Teeth
Richard Lee-Sung
Famous Villain with Deadly Hat
Bobby Bell
Famous Identifier of Sea Planes
Hank Barrera
Famous Native American Sidekick
Keith Morrison
Famous Assistant to Dr. Frankensomething
John Kim
Son Before Second Son
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$134.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.79x
+$59.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Kellogg
- Screenplay & Story
- Zak Penn, Kerry Ehrin
- Original Score
- John Debney
- Original Title
- Inspector Gadget
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $134.4M
- Production Studios
- Caravan Pictures, The Avnet/Kerner Company, Roger Birnbaum Productions, DiC, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Kellogg
Zak Penn, Kerry Ehrin, Dana Olsen, Bruno Bianchi, Andy Heyward, Jean Chalopin, Michael McCullers
John Debney
Adam Greenberg
Alan Cody, Thom Noble, Gerald B. Greenberg
Jon Avnet, Barry Bernardi, Ralph Winter, Aaron Meyerson, Jonathan Glickman
Department Leadership Roster
David Kellogg
Director
Zak Penn
Screenplay
Kerry Ehrin
Screenplay
John Debney
Original Music Composer
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Alan Cody
Editor
Thom Noble
Editor
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Richard R. Hoover
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mary E. Vogt
Costume Design
Michael White
Production Design
Leslie Dilley
Production Design
Jordan Kerner
Producer
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Andy Heyward
Producer
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.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inspector Gadget
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget was directed by David Kellogg.
Who stars in Inspector Gadget?
The principal cast of Inspector Gadget includes Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher, Michelle Trachtenberg, Andy Dick.
When was Inspector Gadget released and how long is it?
Inspector Gadget was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What was the box office and production budget of Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $134.4M at the worldwide box office (1.79 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Inspector Gadget?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inspector Gadget was composed by John Debney.
Is Inspector Gadget based on a book or true story?
Inspector Gadget is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bruno Bianchi", Characters: "Andy Heyward", Characters: "Jean Chalopin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).