The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl_
"Smaller heroes. Just as super."
Everyone always knew that Max had a wild imagination, but no one believed that his wildest creations -- a boy raised by watchful great white sharks and a girl with the force of a volcano -- were real. Now, these two pint-sized action masters will show Max that even an ordinary kid has what it takes to be extraordinary.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
10 countries
Rakuten TV
2 countries
Prime Video
2 countries
Max
2 countries
Starz Amazon Channel
1 country
Tubi
FREE
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl earned $72.0M worldwide on a $50.0M budget — a 44% return on investment.
Director
Robert Rodriguez →
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Robert Rodriguez →
Year context
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl was released 21 years ago in 2005.
CAST (20)
Taylor Lautner
Sharkboy
Taylor Dooley
Lavagirl
Cayden Boyd
Max
David Arquette
Max's Dad
Kristin Davis
Max's Mom
Jacob Davich
Linus / Minus
Sasha Pieterse
Marissa / Ice Princess
George López
Mr. Electricidad / Tobor / Ice Guardian
Rico Torres
Sharkboy's Dad
Marc Musso
Classroom Kid #1
Shane Graham
Classroom Kid #2
TD
Tiger Darrow
Classroom Kid #3
Racer Rodriguez
Sharkboy, Age 7
Rebel Rodriguez
Sharkboy, Age 5
RR
Rocket Rodriguez
Lug
Robert Rodriguez
Shark (voice) (uncredited)
Araceli González
Principal (uncredited)
PH
Peyton Hayslip
Teacher (uncredited)
TH
Tania Haddad
Classroom Kid (uncredited)
Miraida Rios
(voice cast)
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$50.0M
Budget
$72.0M
Revenue
+44%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (1,590 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$50,000,000
Box Office
$72,000,000
Profit
+$22,000,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl about?
Everyone always knew that Max had a wild imagination, but no one believed that his wildest creations -- a boy raised by watchful great white sharks and a girl with the force of a volcano -- were real. Now, these two pint-sized action masters will show Max that even an ordinary kid has what it takes to be extraordinary.
How long is The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl?
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who directed The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl?
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Who stars in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl?
The cast of The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl includes Taylor Lautner, Taylor Dooley, Cayden Boyd, David Arquette, Kristin Davis.
How much did The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl make at the box office?
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl earned $72,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $50,000,000.
What is the rating of The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl?
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 1,590 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Adventure
Family
Science Fiction
KEYWORDS (3)
imaginary friend
outcast
shark
