Spy Kids (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Spy Kids is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Robert Rodriguez, running about 88 minutes. “Real spies...only smaller” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Spy Kids stars Alexa PenaVega as Carmen Cortez, Daryl Sabara as Juni Cortez, Antonio Banderas as Gregorio Cortez and Carla Gugino as Ingrid Cortez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Spy Kids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $147.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spy Kids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spy Kids tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spy Kids (2001)?
- In US, Spy Kids is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spy Kids worth watching?
- Spy Kids holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spy Kids?
- Spy Kids stars Alexa PenaVega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino and Alan Cumming.
- When was Spy Kids released?
- Spy Kids was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.