Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

Little spies. Big attitudes.

2002 • 100 min • Family · Action · Adventure · Comedy · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

Exploring the further adventures of Carmen and Juni Cortez, who have now joined the family spy business as Level 2 OSS agents. Their new mission is to save the world from a mad scientist living on a volcanic island populated by an imaginative menagerie of creatures. On this bizarre island, none of the Cortez's gadgets work and they must rely on their wits--and each other--to survive and save the day.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

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Carmen and Juni, now Level 2 OSS agents, embark on a mission to a mysterious volcanic island. They must stop a mad scientist and navigate a bizarre menagerie of creatures without their usual gadgets, relying on their bond to save the day.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Fantasy creatures might be a bit intense for younger viewers
Some mild action sequences with peril
Siblings sometimes bicker fiercely

What it models well

Teamwork and family bonds
Ingenuity and problem-solving
Acceptance of differences

Talk about it after

What makes a good spy?
How to work together even when you disagree
The importance of listening to others

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Top billed cast

Director: Robert Rodriguez • Crew: Robert Rodriguez

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Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
Decent watch at best, probably won't watch again, but can recommend for a younger audience. In traditional sequel fashion, this was worse than the original. It feels like it actually has a richer, more complex story to it with a better message of cooperation and right over wrong, but it relies too heavily on weird effects combined with a lack of technology working in the story.…
Kamurai, TMDB Community