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16/01/2015 Drama 1h 55m
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It takes a dream to build a team.

Overview

With the help of their high school's newest teacher, four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set their sights on a national robotics contest. With $800 and parts scavenged from old cars, they build a robot and compete against reigning champion MIT. Along the way, the students learn not only how to build a robot but something far more important: how to forge bonds that will last a lifetime.

  1. Sean McNamara

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. George López

    Fredi Cameron

  2. Jamie Lee Curtis

    Principal

  3. Carlos PenaVega

    Oscar Vazquez

  4. Marisa Tomei

    Gwen Kolinsky

  5. Alessandra Rosaldo

    Mrs. Vazquez

  6. Alexa PenaVega

    Karla

  7. David Del Rio

    Cristian Arcega

  8. Esai Morales

    Mr. Santillan

  9. Amber Midthunder

    Nikki

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie
Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-23
Spare Parts, based on the Wired article La Vida Robot, tells the inspiring true story of four Latino high school students who beat MIT in a national robotics competition. Though dramatized in parts, the film captures the heart of perseverance, showing that determination and teamwork can break through even the toughest barriers. Strong performances—especially from George Lopez—bring authenticity to a story that motivates young dreamers to keep pushing forward, no matter how impossible their goals may seem.

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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