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The Rugrats Movie

  • 1998
  • G
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
22K
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Christine Cavanaugh, Tara Strong, Cheryl Chase, Elizabeth Daily, and Kath Soucie in The Rugrats Movie (1998)
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Buddy ComedyHand-Drawn AnimationPop MusicalQuestSurvivalUrban AdventureAdventureAnimationComedyDrama

The babies gets lost in the forest after Tommy Pickles gets a new baby brother.The babies gets lost in the forest after Tommy Pickles gets a new baby brother.The babies gets lost in the forest after Tommy Pickles gets a new baby brother.

  • Directors
    • Igor Kovalyov
    • Norton Virgien
  • Writers
    • David N. Weiss
    • J. David Stem
    • Arlene Klasky
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Daily
    • Christine Cavanaugh
    • Kath Soucie
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Igor Kovalyov
      • Norton Virgien
    • Writers
      • David N. Weiss
      • J. David Stem
      • Arlene Klasky
    • Stars
      • Elizabeth Daily
      • Christine Cavanaugh
      • Kath Soucie
    • 79User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

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    The Rugrats Movie

    Photos218

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    Elizabeth Daily
    Elizabeth Daily
    • Tommy Pickles
    • (voice)
    • (as E.G. Daily)
    Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh
    • Chuckie Finster
    • (voice)
    Kath Soucie
    Kath Soucie
    • Philip Deville
    • (voice)
    • …
    Melanie Chartoff
    Melanie Chartoff
    • Didi Pickles
    • (voice)
    • …
    Phil Proctor
    Phil Proctor
    • Howard DeVille
    • (voice)
    • …
    Cree Summer
    Cree Summer
    • Susie Carmichael
    • (voice)
    Mary Gross
    Mary Gross
    • Woman Guest
    • (voice)
    Kevin McBride
    • Male Guest
    • (voice)
    Andrea Martin
    Andrea Martin
    • Aunt Miriam
    • (voice)
    Michael Bell
    Michael Bell
    • Chas Finster
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Charlotte Pickles
    • (voice)
    Jack Riley
    Jack Riley
    • Stu Pickles
    • (voice)
    Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes
    • Reptar Wagon
    • (voice)
    Joe Alaskey
    Joe Alaskey
    • Grandpa Lou Pickles
    • (voice)
    Cheryl Chase
    Cheryl Chase
    • Angelica Pickles
    • (voice)
    Tony Jay
    Tony Jay
    • Dr. Lipschitz
    • (voice)
    Edie McClurg
    Edie McClurg
    • Nurse
    • (voice)
    Hattie Winston
    Hattie Winston
    • Dr. Lucy Carmichael
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Igor Kovalyov
      • Norton Virgien
    • Writers
      • David N. Weiss
      • J. David Stem
      • Arlene Klasky
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews79

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    7rooboy84

    Pretty good...

    This movie was ok. I liked the series also. The toddlers have a bit of an accident and end up in the forest, where a big bad wolf is. So...their parents go to rescue the tots. It's ok for a kids movie but the plot is really weak. Still, it's an entertaining movie to watch but I wouldn't go and rent it. And despite going for just 79 minutes it's an animated movie so maybe thats an excuse for it and movies like it in the genre.

    70%
    4danmaskell

    A disappointing feature-length adaptation of the enjoyable TV show.

    Why do filmmakers find it necessary to try to turn cartoons into musicals? I found the many star-studded music numbers irritating, and a poor attempt to appear "cool" to the adult viewers. The entire plot element of the train-wrecked monkeys added nothing to the film, and seemed senseless. My 7 year old son enjoyed it except for the singing. The TV show is better.
    6emm

    A fun-tastic enhancement of the TV cartoon series.

    This animated film feature of the RUGRATS is a thrill of an adventurous joyride for its fans, and has a cutest sense of humor more unique than some in this type (like the "poopie" jokes). The familiar artwork is breathtaking and fares far better than the recent DOUG in movie form. Angelica gets to steal the show like she always does, and sings a sample of Blondie's "One Way Or Another". Simply put, a great way for kids to escape the horrors of network television. As all that can be best explained, you know exactly what to predict here. The songs are nice, but they're nothing to brag about except for when the end credits scroll by.
    todd2u

    RUGRATS RULE

    RUGRATS RULE! I love this movie. It's like one of my favorite cartoon movies ever. If you don't like Rugrats you are crazy. Everything about it is cool. The plot was good. The music is very cool. I recommend this movie to anyone who loves rugrats and likes cartoon movies.
    10Kewl_Me

    Cute.

    As a big fan of the Nickelodeon television show, "The Rugrats", I was really itching to see this when I first heard they were making a movie, and I am a teenager, too. I was there opening weekend, and lemme tell ya, you don't have to be a toddler to love animated movies. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. There was very good animation, a good little story, upbeat and catchy songs as well as lyrics, and the action will keep the little ones entertained. ***** out of *****.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Dil was originally going to be voiced by Madonna. But when Tara Strong recorded her scratch voice for the character, her impression of a baby crying was so accurate that it caused a woman in the room, who had just had a baby, to start lactating.
    • Goofs
      Spike's collar reappears in multiple shots, even though it was ripped off by the wolf.
    • Quotes

      Didi Pickles: [the babies are missing; Didi is distraught at Stu] I can't believe you left them with your father! The man slept through Pearl Harbor, for heaven's sake!

      Lou Pickles: [indignant] I sounded the alarm as soon as I could!

    • Crazy credits
      No cartoon characters were hurt in the making of this film.
    • Alternate versions
      In the Special Edition version that airs exclusively on CBS, there are some new scenes. Among them; are a new song and a scene where the monkeys take over the train.
    • Connections
      Featured in Leeza: Episode dated 20 November 1998 (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Rugrats Theme
      by Mark Mothersbaugh

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Карапузи
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Nickelodeon Movies
      • Klasky-Csupo
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $24,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $100,494,675
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,321,470
      • Nov 22, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $140,894,675
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 19m(79 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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