Another one rated too low, I assume that is due to it - so I read - not being "faithful" to the original television series. I have never watched that so I couldn't judge it in those terms, but as a film I enjoyed it I won't lie. <em>'Inspector Gadget'</em> is very silly but self-aware, in a similar vein to <em>'Looney Tunes: Back in Action'</em> and <em>'The Cat in the Hat'</em>. I enjoyed those two films and,…
The greatest hero ever assembled.
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.
Top Cast
Matthew Broderick
John Brown / Inspector Gadget / Robo Gadget
Rupert Everett
Sanford Scolex / Dr. Claw
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
Reviews
**A film that entertains without marveling, and that can frustrate fans of the cartoon.** Inspector Gadget was an amazing cartoon, but it had a brief stint on Portuguese television. I remember him, and I really enjoyed seeing him, but I don't remember seeing him much longer than four or five years. Despite this, it was one of the cartoons that I was most interested in as a child. The live-action movie we have…
FAQ about Inspector Gadget
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…
When was Inspector Gadget released?
Inspector Gadget was released in 1999.
What genres does Inspector Gadget belong to?
Inspector Gadget is categorised as Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family.
Who stars in Inspector Gadget?
The cast of Inspector Gadget includes Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher, Michelle Trachtenberg, Andy Dick.