The Electric Piper
Seen it?2003 | 68 min | Comedy, Animation, Music, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for people who'll be humming afterwards and people who need a good giggle. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. A good follow-up to Help!.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Paced for all ages, at 1 hr 8 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Based on the classic tale of the Pied Piper, this Rock-Opera themed cartoon tells the tale of the 1960s small suburban town of Hamlin, which has been infested with rats. Sly, a Jimi-Hendrix styled guitarist, is hired to take care of the rats with his musical abilities, and is promised a Harley Davidson from the mayor as payment. When he gets cheated out of his payment, he then uses his music to lead the kids to a mountain.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Raymie Muzquiz
- Wayne BradySly, The Electric Piper (voice)
- George SegalMayor Nick Dixon (voice)
- Laura San GiacomoMrs. Robinson (voice)
- Rodney DangerfieldRat-A-Tat-Tat (voice)
- Rob SchneiderRinky-Dink-Dink (voice)
- Robbie RistMick Dixon (voice)
- Lesli MargheritaJanis Dixon (voice)
- Christine EbersolePat Dixon (voice)
- Rodney SaulsberryMr. Jones (voice)
- Crystal ScalesAbby Jones (voice)