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The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

Smaller heroes. Just as super.

20055.21h 32m

Overview

Everyone always knew that Max had a wild imagination, but no one believed that his wildest creations -- a boy raised by watchful great white sharks and a girl with the force of a volcano -- were real. Now, these two pint-sized action masters will show Max that even an ordinary kid has what it takes to be extraordinary.

Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Written by Marcel Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez, Racer Rodriguez
Produced by Elizabeth Avellan
Box OfficeBudget: $50.0MRevenue: $72.0M

Top Cast

Taylor Lautner

Taylor Lautner

Sharkboy

Taylor Dooley

Taylor Dooley

Lavagirl

Cayden Boyd

Cayden Boyd

Max

David Arquette

David Arquette

Max's Dad

Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis

Max's Mom

Jacob Davich

Jacob Davich

Linus / Minus

Sasha Pieterse

Sasha Pieterse

Marissa / Ice Princess

George López

George López

Mr. Electricidad / Tobor / Ice Guardian

Rico Torres

Rico Torres

Sharkboy's Dad

Marc Musso

Marc Musso

Classroom Kid #1

Themes & Keywords

imaginary friendoutcastshark

About The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl is a adventure, family, science fiction film released in 2005 exploring themes of imaginary friend, outcast, shark. Directed by Robert Rodriguez, it stars Taylor Lautner, Taylor Dooley, Cayden Boyd. Everyone always knew that Max had a wild imagination, but no one believed that his wildest creations -- a boy raised by watchful great white sharks and a girl with the force of a volcano -- were real. Now, these two pint-sized action masters will show Max that even an ordinary kid has what it takes to be extraordinary.

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