The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D
2005 · Movie · PG · 92 min · ★ 5.2 · 29% critics
A kid with a big imagination discovers that his fantastical heroes are real, and they pull him into a colorful, comic-book-like adventure. Together, they face off against strange threats and learn that creativity and believing in yourself can turn an ordinary kid into someone truly capable.
Also known as The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D · Sharkboy and Lavagirl
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Details
- Original title
- The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-06-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Critic score
- 29/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.2/10 (1,607 votes)
About
If you enjoy loud, silly, imagination-powered family adventures like Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, this may be a fun nostalgia watch with kids; Not for you if you want grounded stories, subtle humor, or polished effects.
Pros: imaginative kid-friendly theme; bright playful visuals; fast-moving adventure | Cons: disjointed plot; weak writing; goofy lowbrow humor
Themes
- imaginary friend
- outcast
- shark
- whimsical
Cast & crew
Taylor Lautner
as Sharkboy
Taylor Dooley
as Lavagirl
Cayden Boyd
as Max
David Arquette
as Max's Dad
Kristin Davis
as Max's Mom
Jacob Davich
as Linus / Minus
Sasha Pieterse
as Marissa / Ice Princess
George López
as Mr. Electricidad / Tobor / Ice Guardian
Rico Torres
as Sharkboy's Dad
Marc Musso
as Classroom Kid #1
Directed by Robert Rodriguez