Movies Like Inspector Gadget (1999)

Inspector Gadget is a 1999 action, adventure, comedy, family film from David Kellogg with a MovieMagicScore of 4.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Inspector Gadget 2 and Son of the Mask.

Action Adventure Comedy Family

Inspector Gadget 2

2003

After capturing Claw, all the criminals have gone into hiding. Until Claw escapes! Gadget thinks he will get the case, but everyone else has other plans. A new version of the Gadget project is unveiled in the form of G2. Strict orders are given for Gadget to stay away from G2 and every crime scene, but Gadget feels he is needed more than anyone.

4.2

MagicScore

Son of the Mask

2005

Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be.

4.2

MagicScore

The Mask

1994

Stanley, a meek bank employee, turns into an eccentric and maniacal green-skinned superhero who can bend reality, after wearing a wooden mask that was created by Loki, the Norse god of mischief.

7.0

MagicScore

Big Hero 6

2014

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

7.7

MagicScore

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

1993

Andrea Beaumont leaves her father to return to Gotham, rekindling an old romance with Bruce Wayne. At the same time, a mysterious figure begins to hunt down Gotham's criminals, wrongly implicating Batman in the murders. Now on the run from the law, Batman must find and stop the culprit, while also navigating his relationship with Andrea.

7.5

MagicScore

Megamind

2010

After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.

7.0

MagicScore

Despicable Me 4

2024

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

7.0

MagicScore

Ultraman: Rising

2024

A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.

8.1

MagicScore

Ra.One

2011

When the titular antagonist of an action game takes on physical form, it's up to the game's less powerful protagonist to save the world.

5.7

MagicScore

#10

Scoob!

2020

In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone ever imagined.

7.0

MagicScore

#11

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

2023

After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse's very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most.

8.3

MagicScore

#12

Spider-Man 2

2004

Peter Parker is going through a major identity crisis. Burned out from being Spider-Man, he decides to shelve his superhero alter ego, which leaves the city suffering in the wake of carnage left by the evil Doc Ock. In the meantime, Parker still can't act on his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since childhood. A certain anger begins to brew in his best friend Harry Osborn as well...

7.3

MagicScore

#13

The Powerpuff Girls Movie

2002

After destroying the city of Townsville in a game of tag, a trio of superpowered little girls must redeem themselves by stopping a vengeful monkey's plot for world domination.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

The Incredible Hulk

2008

Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

Hulk

2003

Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher with a tragic past, suffers massive radiation exposure in his laboratory that causes him to transform into a raging green monster when he gets angry.

5.6

MagicScore

#16

Spider-Man

2002

After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.

7.4

MagicScore

#17

Batman Returns

1992

The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck's timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she's transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.

6.9

MagicScore

#18

The Avengers

1998

British Ministry agent John Steed, under direction from "Mother", investigates a diabolical plot by arch-villain Sir August de Wynter to rule the world with his weather control machine. Steed investigates the beautiful Doctor Mrs. Emma Peel, the only suspect, but simultaneously falls for her and joins forces with her to combat Sir August.

4.4

MagicScore

#19

Black Mask

1996

Tsui escapes from a super soldier project and plans to lead a peaceful life. However, when his former comrades go on a violent crime spree, he takes it upon himself to end their reign of terror.

6.2

MagicScore

#20

Fantomas Unleashed

1965

In the second episode of the trilogy Fantômas kidnaps distinguished scientist professor Marchand with the aim to develop a super weapon that will enable him to menace the world. Fantômas is also planning to abduct a second scientist, professor Lefebvre.

6.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Inspector Gadget?

The top films similar to Inspector Gadget by MovieMagicScore are Inspector Gadget 2 (4.2), Son of the Mask (4.2), The Mask (7.0). Each shares action/adventure/comedy/family themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Inspector Gadget worth watching?

Inspector Gadget holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.5/10 from 1,271 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Inspector Gadget?

Inspector Gadget (1999) is a action, adventure, comedy, family film directed by David Kellogg, starring Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher.

Where can I find more recommendations like Inspector Gadget?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more action recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Inspector Gadget

This ranked list pairs Inspector Gadget (1999), a action and adventure and comedy and family film from David Kellogg, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Matthew Broderick take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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