Spy Kids

Real spies... only smaller.

2001 • 88 min • Family · Action · Comedy · Adventure · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring. Little do they know that in their day, Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez were the top secret agents from their respective countries. They gave up that life to raise their children. Now, the disappearances of several of their old colleagues forces the Cortez' return from retirement. What they didn't count on was Carmen and Juni joining the "family business."

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

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Carmen and Juni think their parents are boring until they discover Gregorio and Ingrid Cortez are retired secret agents. When their parents are kidnapped, the kids must step up to rescue them and save the world, discovering their own spy potential.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some cartoonish sci-fi action violence
Mom and Dad are kidnapped by a villain
Brief moments of peril for the children

What it models well

Family teamwork and bonding
Courage and resourcefulness
Importance of communication

Talk about it after

What it means to be brave
How families work together
The importance of listening to each other

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Top billed cast

Director: Robert Rodriguez • Crew: Robert Rodriguez

Trailers & clips

Spy Kids (2001) Official Trailer - Robert Rodriguez Family Spy Movie HD

Reviewer notes

Not recommended
Decent watch, probably won't watch again, but could recommend for a younger audience. There just isn't enough here for an older audience. Maybe parents will get a kick out of seeing this and imagining their kids....but given the amount of sibling infighting, probably not. Alan Cumming absolutely steals the show with his Willy Wonka impersonation, and I'm furious that he didn't get the role over Depp when th...
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