Spy Kids

Movie Details:

Country	United States
Language	English
Genres	Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Release date	March 18, 2001 (Disney’s California Adventure) March 30, 2001 (United States)
Running time	1hr 28min
Age rating	PG
Starring	Alexa Vega Daryl Sabara Danny Trejo Antonio Banderas Carla Gugino Alan Cumming Teri Hatcher Cheech Marin Robert Patrick Tony Shalhoub
Directed by	Robert Rodriguez
Written by	Robert Rodriguez
Produced by	Elizabeth Avellán Robert Rodriguez
Cinematography by	Guillermo Navarro
Edited by	Robert Rodriguez
Music by	Danny Elfman Gavin Greenaway Heitor Pereira John Debney Robert Rodriguez Los Lobos
Production Company	Troublemaker Studios
Distributor	Dimension Films

Cast & Characters:

• Alexa Vega as Carmen Cortez, the daughter of Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez.
  • Alexa PenaVega also portrays Carmen’s robotic counterpart Carmenita.
  • Addisyn Fair as Infant Carmen Cortez
• Daryl Sabara as Juni Cortez, Carmen’s younger brother and the son of Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez.
  • Daryl also portrays Juni’s robotic counterpart Junito.
• Danny Trejo as Isador “Machete” Cortez[nb 1], a gadget inventor, Juni and Carmen’s uncle, and Gregorio’s estranged brother.
• Antonio Banderas as Gregorio Cortez, retired OSS agent turned consultant worker and father to Juni and Carmen.
• Carla Gugino as Ingrid Cortez, retired OSS agent turned consultant worker and Gregorio’s wife, mother to Juni and Carmen.
• Alan Cumming as Fegan Floop, the host of Floop’s Fooglies.
• Teri Hatcher as Ms. Gradenko, a former OSS agent turned associate of Mr. Lisp and Minion.
• Cheech Marin as Felix Gumm, an OSS agent who poses as Carmen and Juni’s uncle.
• Robert Patrick as Mr. Lisp, a businessman.
• Tony Shalhoub as Alexander Minion, Floop’s assistant.
• Daryl Hannah as Woman.

Storyline:

The story follows siblings Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara), who discover that their parents are secretly spies. When their parents are captured by an evil mastermind, the children must step up to rescue them. Utilizing various gadgets and skills, they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with action, humor, and heartwarming moments.

About Movie:

Spy Kids is an American spy action comedy film co-produced, written, edited, co-composed, and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film stars Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara as the titular characters, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Danny Trejo, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming, Teri Hatcher, Cheech Marin, Robert Patrick, and Tony Shalhoub.

Production Details

Spy Kids premiered at Disney’s California Adventure in Los Angeles on March 18, 2001, and was released in the United States on March 30, 2001, by Dimension Films. The film was notable for its innovative use of special effects and its appeal to both children and adults.

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics, who praised its creativity, humor, and performances. It grossed over $147 million worldwide against a production budget of approximately $35 million. Spy Kids was nominated for Best Fantasy Film at the 28th Saturn Awards but lost to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Legacy

The success of Spy Kids led to a franchise that includes four sequels:

• Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
• Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003)
• Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (2011)

Additionally, a reimagining titled Spy Kids: Armageddon was released in 2023. Overall, Spy Kids is celebrated for its imaginative storytelling and has become a beloved family film that continues to resonate with audiences.

Budget & Box Office Collection:

Budget	$35,000,000
Opening Day	$26,546,881
Domestic Collection	$112,719,001
International Collection	$35,215,179
Worldwide Collection	$147,934,180