The
Spy Kids series consists of four American/Spanish family action films written and directed by
Robert Rodriguez. The main plot initially follows the adventures of two Cortez children (portrayed by
Alexa Vega and
Daryl Sabara) who become involved in their parents' espionage. The rest of their family are also spies as well, including their estranged uncle Machete and maternal grandparents. The films tend to have a strong
Hispanic heritage theme, as Rodriguez is of
Mexican descent.