Inspector Gadget (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1999, Inspector Gadget is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by David Kellogg, running about 78 minutes. “The greatest hero ever assembled.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Inspector Gadget stars Mike Myers as Inspector Gadget / Robo Gadget / John Brown, Matthew Broderick as Inspector Gadget / Robo Gadget / John Brown, Rupert Everett as Sanford Scolex / Dr. Claw and Joely Fisher as Brenda / Robobrenda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Inspector Gadget has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $134.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus 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 Inspector Gadget page.
If you liked it. Fans of Inspector Gadget 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 Inspector Gadget (1999)?
- In US, Inspector Gadget is available to stream on Disney Plus, 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 Inspector Gadget worth watching?
- Inspector Gadget holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Inspector Gadget?
- Inspector Gadget stars Mike Myers, Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher and Michelle Trachtenberg.
- When was Inspector Gadget released?
- Inspector Gadget was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.