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G-Force (film)

G-Force is a 2009 American spy-fi comedy film directed by Hoyt Yeatman in his feature directorial debut.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

G-Force is a 2009 American spy-fi comedy film directed by Hoyt Yeatman in his feature directorial debut. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, it follows a team of specially trained guinea pigs and other animals who work as secret agents for the FBI. The film was released in the United States on July 24, 2009.

Plot

The film follows a secret FBI unit of trained animal agents known as G-Force. After the unit is threatened with shutdown, the team must act independently to stop a billionaire's plan for world domination.

Production

G-Force was directed by Hoyt Yeatman and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Walt Disney Pictures. It was Yeatman's feature directorial debut, and Sony Pictures Imageworks provided visual effects.

Cast and characters

The film combines live-action actors with voiced animal characters. Zach Galifianakis, Bill Nighy, and Will Arnett appear in live-action roles, while Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, Penélope Cruz, Jon Favreau, Nicolas Cage, and Steve Buscemi provide voices.

Release and reception

G-Force premiered in theatres in the United States in July 2009 and was rated PG. It was marketed as a family-oriented action-comedy.

Key facts

  • G-Force is a 2009 spy-fi comedy film about a team of trained animal secret agents.
  • The film was directed by Hoyt Yeatman in his feature directorial debut.
  • It was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Walt Disney Pictures.
  • The voice cast includes Sam Rockwell, Tracy Morgan, Penélope Cruz, and Nicolas Cage.
  • The film was released in the United States on July 24, 2009.
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Canadian context

G-Force was released internationally, including in Canada, as a family-oriented Hollywood studio film and has been available through Canadian home-video and streaming markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is G-Force about?
It is about a team of specially trained animal secret agents who try to stop a billionaire from taking over the world.
Who directed G-Force?
Hoyt Yeatman directed the film.
When was G-Force released?
It was released in the United States on July 24, 2009.
Which studio released G-Force?
Walt Disney Pictures released the film.
Is G-Force animated or live-action?
It is a live-action and computer-animated hybrid film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-Force_(film)
    Supports: Cast, plot, production, and release details.
  2. Disney — https://movies.disney.com/g-force
    Supports: Official release date, director, studio, genre, and cast.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/10009462-g_force
    Supports: Genre, runtime, rating, and theatrical release date.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0436339/
    Supports: Release year, runtime, and plot overview.