Inspector Gadget
A bumbling security guard transformed into high‑tech crimefighter must outwit the diabolical Dr. Claw and his deadly plot before the city falls under his iron grip.
“The greatest hero ever assembled.”
Synopsis
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.
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A crew of 50+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Alan CodyShot by Adam GreenbergScored by John DebneyDesigned by Leslie Dilley
Box Office
1999 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.8× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$134.4M
US & Canada: $97.4M — 72% of worldwide · International: $37.0M (28%)
Opening weekend: $21.9M — 22% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $33.7M — 35% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 2,814 theaters
Also known as
- Inspektor Gadgetde
- Inspecteur Gadgetfr
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Cast & Crew
50 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Matthew Broderick
as John Brown / Inspector Gadget / Robo Gadget
Rupert Everett
as Sanford Scolex / Dr. Claw
Joely Fisher
as Brenda / Robobrenda
Michelle Trachtenberg
as Penny
Andy Dick
as Kramer
Cheri Oteri
as Mayor Wilson
Mike Hagerty
as Sikes
Dabney Coleman
as Chief Quimby
D L Hughley
as Gadgetmobile (voice)
Rene Auberjonois
as Artemus Bradford
Frances Bay
as Thelma
Mr T
as Mr. T
Supporting cast
22Richard Kiel
as Famous Big Guy with Silver Teeth
Richard Lee Sung
as Famous Villain with Deadly Hat
Bobby Bell
as Famous Identifier of Sea Planes
Hank Barrera
as Famous Native American Sidekick
Keith Morrison
as Famous Assistant to Dr. Frankensomething
John Kim
as Son Before Second Son
Jesse Yoshimura
as Bane of the Bumbling / Robobrendaerobics Group Member
Aaron Meyerson
as Aaron Meyerson
Cliff Emmich
as Out of Control Bus Driver
Richard Penn
as Fantastic Doctor
J P Manoux
as Mayor's Sychophantic Assistant
Brian George
as Sore Guru
Alexander Witt
as Wet, Green Businessman
E J Callahan
as Hot Dog Vendor
Chad Parker
as Assistant Car Thief
Frank Masi
as Period Photographer
Mary Chris Wall
as Snoopy News Anchor
Linda Cevallos
as Showgirl
Loralyn Peterson
as Showgirl
Andy Heyward
as Mr. D.I.C. - Party Guest
Don Adams
as Brain (voice)
Danny Nero
as Police Officer (uncredited)
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