Spy Kids movie poster

Spy Kids

"Real spies... only smaller"

March 18, 2001 1h 28m 5.8/10 (3,629 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Spy Kids is a family/action film. directed by Robert Rodriguez. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, and Antonio Banderas

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."

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 18, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
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User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (3,629 votes)
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Budget $35M Production budget
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Box Office $147.9M 4.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$147,934,180

Production Companies

  • Troublemaker Studios
  • Dimension Films
  • Miramax

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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 ...

Who directed Spy Kids?

Spy Kids was directed by Robert Rodriguez.

How long is Spy Kids?

Spy Kids has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Spy Kids released?

Spy Kids was released on March 18, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Spy Kids?

The main cast of Spy Kids includes Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming.

Is Spy Kids worth watching?

Spy Kids has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 3,629 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.