Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Name: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 2009-09-17
Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Andy Samberg, Bruce Campbell

2009 | 90 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 and families.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed?

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$243 million worldwide on a $100 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 380K people sought it out in the past year