Inspector Gadget_
"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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Inspector Gadget earned $134.4M worldwide on a $75.0M budget — a 79% return on investment.
David Kellogg →
Cast
Matthew Broderick →
Matthew Broderick stars as John Brown / Inspector Gadget / Robo Gadget in Inspector Gadget.
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Year context
Inspector Gadget was released 27 years ago in 1999.
CAST (20)
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
RL
Richard Lee-Sung
Famous Villain with Deadly Hat
BB
Bobby Bell
Famous Identifier of Sea Planes
HB
Hank Barrera
Famous Native American Sidekick
KM
Keith Morrison
Famous Assistant to Dr. Frankensomething
JK
John Kim
Son Before Second Son
JY
Jesse Yoshimura
Bane of the Bumbling / Robobrendaerobics Group Member
AM
Aaron Meyerson
Aaron Meyerson
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$75.0M
Budget
$134.4M
Revenue
+79%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (5)
Walt Disney Pictures
DIC Entertainment Corporation
Avnet–Kerner Productions
Roger Birnbaum Productions
Caravan Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
78 min (1h 18m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.5/10 (1,291 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$75,000,000
Box Office
$134,403,112
Profit
+$59,403,112
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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 "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.
How long is Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget has a runtime of 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Who directed Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget was directed by David Kellogg.
Who stars in Inspector Gadget?
The cast of Inspector Gadget includes Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher, Michelle Trachtenberg, Andy Dick.
How much did Inspector Gadget make at the box office?
Inspector Gadget earned $134,403,112 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $75,000,000.
What is the rating of Inspector Gadget?
Inspector Gadget has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 1,291 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Family
KEYWORDS (11)
police
detective
superhero
gadget
nerd
villain
slapstick comedy
based on cartoon
scientist
super villain
science fiction
