The Rugrats Movie
Seen it?1998 | 80 min | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families. If you loved Inside Out 2, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The Pickles family welcome a new arrival, Dil, whose constant crying and need for attention quickly exhaust the other toddlers. Seeking to return the "broken" baby to the hospital, the gang embarks on a journey in a Reptar Wagon that inadvertently veers off course, leaving them stranded in a vast, dangerous forest. While facing off against escaped circus monkeys and a predatory wolf, Tommy must overcome his own resentment to protect his brother and make it back home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 BAFTA and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$100 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 133K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Igor Kovalyov, Norton Virgien
- Whoopi GoldbergRanger Margaret (voice)
- David SpadeRanger Frank (voice)
- E. G. DailyTommy Pickles (voice)
- Tara StrongDilan "Dil" Pickles (voice)
- Christine CavanaughChuckie Finster (voice)
- Kath SouciePhil / Lil / Betty DeVille (voices)
- Cheryl ChaseAngelica Pickles (voice)
- Tim CurryRex Pester (voice)
- Jack RileyStuart 'Stu' Pickles (voice)
- Busta RhymesReptar Wagon (voice)