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Written and directed by Robert Rodriguez, the movie follows Carmen (Alexa PenaVega) and Juni (Daryl Sabara) as they become spies and go on an adventure to save their parents and the world from an evil mastermind.
The film is full of thrills, gadgets, kid-friendly action, and a cast of actors who have found continued success in Hollywood.
Here's what the cast of "Spy Kids" is up to 19 years after the movie debuted.
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Alexa PenaVega played Carmen Cortez.
Alexa PenaVega in "Spy Kids."
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PenaVega continued her acting career, and she now stars in a variety of TV movies.
Alexa PenaVega has been in a number of Hallmark Channel movies.
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Daryl Sabara played Carmen's brother, Juni Cortez.
Daryl Sabara in "Spy Kids."
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Sabara has found success as a TV and voice actor.
Daryl Sabara voiced characters on "Ben 10."
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Antonio Banderas played Carmen and Juni's father, Gregorio Cortez.
Antonio Banderas in "Spy Kids."
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Today, Banderas has found continued success in film.
Antonio Banderas at the 2020 Oscars.
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Carla Gugino played Gregorio's wife, Ingrid Cortez.
Carla Gugino in "Spy Kids."
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Gugino continues to work as an actress on hit projects like Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House."
Carla Gugino starred on "The Haunting of Hill House."
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Alan Cumming played the film's antagonist, the evil Fegan Floop.
Alan Cumming in "Spy Kids."
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Cumming has continued to work in film, on television, and on the stage.
Alan Cumming is a famous film, TV, and Broadway actor.
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Teri Hatcher played Ms. Gradenko.
Teri Hatcher in "Spy Kids."
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Hatcher continues to work as an actress, mainly focusing on television.
Teri Hatcher has found continued success on TV.
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Cheech Marin played "Uncle" Felix Gumm.
Cheech Marin in "Spy Kids."
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Today, Marin is still a successful actor and comedian.
Cheech Marin is well known for his comedy act.
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Danny Trejo played Isador "Machete" Cortez.
Danny Trejo in "Spy Kids."
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Trejo's role on "Spy Kids" earned him his own spin-off series of "Machete" films.
Danny Trejo at the LA premiere of "Dora and the Lost City of Gold."
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Robert Patrick played Mr. Lisp.
Robert Patrick in "Spy Kids."
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Patrick is still successful in film and on television.
Robert Patrick is a well-known action star.
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