# Inspector Gadget 2
**Inspector Gadget 2** is a 2003 direct-to-video live-action comedy and the sequel to Disney's 1999 film *Inspector Gadget*, itself based on the 1983 animated television series. Directed by Alex Zamm, it was released on March 11, 2003, and stars [French Stewart](https://www.edgepedia.org/french-stewart) as [Inspector Gadget](https://www.edgepedia.org/inspector-gadget), a role played by [Matthew Broderick](https://www.edgepedia.org/matthew-broderick) in the first film, alongside Elaine Hendrix as the new robot inspector G2 and Tony Martin as the villain Dr. Claw.[1](https://d23.com/a-to-z/inspector-gadget-2-film/) • [2](https://movies.disney.com/inspector-gadget-2) • [3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301454/fullcredits/cast)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release | Direct-to-video, March 11, 2003; rated G[1](https://d23.com/a-to-z/inspector-gadget-2-film/) • [2](https://movies.disney.com/inspector-gadget-2) |
| Director / writers | Alex Zamm; written by Ron Anderson, William Robertson, and Zamm, from characters by Jean Chalopin, Andy Heyward, and Bruno Bianchi[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301454/fullcredits/cast) |
| Lead cast | French Stewart (Inspector Gadget), Elaine Hendrix (G2), Tony Martin (Dr. Claw), Caitlin Wachs (Penny), Mark Mitchell (Chief Quimby), Sigrid Thornton (Mayor Wilson), Bruce Spence (Baxter)[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301454/fullcredits/cast) |
| Setting | The city of Riverton, where Claw escapes prison and plots a new "Crime of the Century"[2](https://movies.disney.com/inspector-gadget-2) |
| Runtime and rating | 89 minutes, rated G; listed with an MPAA rating of PG on Box Office Mojo[4](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/inspector-gadget-2) • [5](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0301454/credits/) |
| Reception | 40% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer from 5 reviews; 24% on the audience Popcornmeter[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inspector_gadget_2) |
| Availability | Streaming on Disney+; available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home[4](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/inspector-gadget-2) |
## Spoilers
### Plot
The story is set in Riverton, where things are quieting down after Gadget's earlier capture of Claw. Inspector Gadget is put on probation, Claw stages a daring escape from prison and plots a new "Crime of the Century," and the Mayor unveils G2, described by Disney's own synopsis as "an all-robot, all-tech, all-female gadget."[2](https://movies.disney.com/inspector-gadget-2) D23's encyclopedia entry adds that Claw plots to steal trillions of dollars worth of gold, and that the half-human, half-robot Gadget is taken off the case because of glitches in his machinery and replaced by the "gorgeous and superior" G2.[1](https://d23.com/a-to-z/inspector-gadget-2-film/)
Rotten Tomatoes' synopsis fills in the resolution: city officials move to replace the human-robot hybrid with the updated model G2, while young Penny starts shadowing Claw and forms a crime-fighting trio with Gadget and G2.[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inspector_gadget_2) An audience review on the same site describes Claw's scheme as stopping time to steal gold, using ion fuel cells, a protoid laser, and a giant ruby to build his weapon.[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inspector_gadget_2)
## Production
The project was announced in July 2000, when Animation World Network reported that Alex Zamm had been brought on to help [William Robertson](https://www.edgepedia.org/william-robertson) rewrite the direct-to-video sequel, and that Zamm would most likely helm a "$10 million redux" developed by Disney-based Fountain Productions, with Charles Hirschhorn and Peter Green developing and Disney senior vice president Gregg Hoffman overseeing. The report noted that with so slim a budget, stars of the original such as Matthew Broderick were unlikely to return.[7](https://www.awn.com/news/gadget-gets-video-sequel) Hirschhorn and Peter M. Green are credited as producers on the finished film.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301454/fullcredits/cast)
In the first draft, penned by Ron Anderson, Jordan Kerner, and Roger Birnbaum, Gadget and G-2, a female counterpart of Gadget, vied for the police department's approval by each trying to halt Claw, who planned to rob the [Federal Reserve](https://www.edgepedia.org/federal-reserve) with a time-freeze laser.[7](https://www.awn.com/news/gadget-gets-video-sequel)
The film was shot in Brisbane, Australia.[1](https://d23.com/a-to-z/inspector-gadget-2-film/) The crew included composer Chris Hajian, cinematographer Geoffrey Wharton, editor [Jimmy Hill](https://www.edgepedia.org/jimmy-hill), and production designer Phil Shearer.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301454/fullcredits/cast) • [5](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0301454/credits/) D.L. Hughley returned as the voice of the Gadgetmobile and [Jeff Bennett](https://www.edgepedia.org/jeff-bennett) voiced Brain the Dog.[4](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/inspector-gadget-2)
## Cast changes and relation to the 1999 film
French Stewart took over the title role from Matthew Broderick, and none of the 1999 film's main cast returned; Tony Martin replaced [Rupert Everett](https://www.edgepedia.org/rupert-everett) as Dr. Claw. The film's premise also departs from the first movie's origin story: Gadget is already established in Riverton, and the conflict centers on his replacement by a newer machine rather than his transformation into one.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301454/fullcredits/cast) • [2](https://movies.disney.com/inspector-gadget-2)
The first film, directed by David Kellogg, had grossed US$97.4 million in U.S. theaters, which is the backdrop against which the sequel's much smaller direct-to-video budget was set.[7](https://www.awn.com/news/gadget-gets-video-sequel)
## Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes the film holds a 40% Tomatometer from five critics and a 24% Popcornmeter score from more than 10,000 audience ratings.[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inspector_gadget_2) The recorded reviews span a wide range: Scott Weinberg of eFilmCritic called it "a much better film than the original" in 2004, while John J. Puccio of Movie Metropolis wrote that it was "clearly aimed at six-to-ten year olds," and Bill Chambers of Film Freak Central gave it 1.5 out of 4.[6](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inspector_gadget_2) A 2003 review in Chicago's City Journal described it as "silly slapstick special effects fun" that is "strictly for the kids," noting that in this installment the bumbling [Inspector](https://www.edgepedia.org/inspector) falls in love with the newer female prototype assigned to recapture Claw.[8](https://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/broadcast/hs/journalism/southside_archive/2003/SSJ-2003-04-17.pdf)
## Home media and streaming
The film was released on DVD on March 11, 2003, the same date as its video debut.[9](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/inspector-gadget-2/1224687/where-to-watch/) It is currently streaming on Disney+ in the United States and can be rented for $3.99 or bought from $4.99 on services including Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube, and Fandango At Home; [JustWatch](https://www.edgepedia.org/justwatch) lists no free streaming options.[4](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/inspector-gadget-2) IMDb's trivia notes that the original video rating was PG and that it was re-rated to G after a few cuts were made to violence.[10](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301454/)
## References
1. [Inspector Gadget 2 (film), D23 (Disney A to Z)](https://d23.com/a-to-z/inspector-gadget-2-film/)
2. [Inspector Gadget 2, Disney Movies](https://movies.disney.com/inspector-gadget-2)
3. [Inspector Gadget 2 (2003) Full cast & crew, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301454/fullcredits/cast)
4. [Inspector Gadget 2 streaming: where to watch online?, JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/inspector-gadget-2)
5. [Inspector Gadget 2 (2003), Box Office Mojo](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0301454/credits/)
6. [Inspector Gadget 2, Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/inspector_gadget_2)
7. [Gadget Gets A Video Sequel, Animation World Network (July 20, 2000)](https://www.awn.com/news/gadget-gets-video-sequel)
8. [City Journal, April 17–30, 2003](https://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/broadcast/hs/journalism/southside_archive/2003/SSJ-2003-04-17.pdf)
9. [Inspector Gadget 2 (2003): Where to Watch & Stream, Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/inspector-gadget-2/1224687/where-to-watch/)
10. [Inspector Gadget 2 (Video 2003), IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0301454/)
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