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Spare Parts

Drama

Spare Parts

It takes a dream to build a team.

7.2(225) 1/16/2015 1h 55m
Drama

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.

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Top Cast

George López

George López

Fredi Cameron

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis

Principal

Carlos PenaVega

Carlos PenaVega

Oscar Vazquez

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

Gwen Kolinsky

Alessandra Rosaldo

Alessandra Rosaldo

Mrs. Vazquez

Alexa PenaVega

Alexa PenaVega

Karla

David Del Rio

David Del Rio

Cristian Arcega

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

Mr. Santillan

Directed by

Sean McNamara

Production

Reviews

Reno

9/10

8/18/2015

> From nothing to something! If you are wondering this is a B movie, I would say yes, but no. Because I have seen some of this director's movies and he gives the best in this category. Not so popular, small budget, low production quality, all these does not mean not worth a watch. In fact, this film somehow got two most recognisable faces, Marisa Tomei and Jamie Lee Curtis in the supporting roles. And not to forget George Lopez was better than these two who appeared in a prominent role. This film was based on the true story of the robotics club of the community high school from Phoenix, who went to participate in the national underwater robotics competition. That was the year 2004, four unlikely, undocumented Mexican immigrant students came together for a project that meant for unive

Alunauwie

9/10

9/23/2025

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. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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