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The Rugrats Movie

1998Movie1 h 20 minG

Animation
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic627.4Rotten Tomatoes62%50%

A heartwarming, wondrous adventure movie about family and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · party vibe · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

An adventure for anyone who's ever worn diapers.

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Animation
  • Family Adventure
  • Childhood Nostalgia
  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Heartwarming
  • Imagination-Driven
  • Sibling Dynamics
  • Iconic Characters
  • Wholesome Entertainment

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Igor Kovalyov, Norton Virgien
Written by
J. David Stem, David N. Weiss
Produced by
Gábor Csupó, Arlene Klasky
Music by
Mark Mothersbaugh

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 20, 1998 · 1 h 20 min · G

Released
November 20, 1998
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$100 million
Available in
94 countries

Tropes

No Infantile Amnesia, Adults Are Useless, Hate Sink +9

  • No Infantile Amnesia
  • Adults Are Useless
  • Hate Sink
  • Infant Sibling Jealousy
  • Alternative Foreign Theme Song
  • Dunce Cap
  • Father's Quest
  • Say My Name
  • Delivery Stork
  • Falling Tree of Doom
  • Cousin Oliver
  • Naked People Are Funny

12 of 142 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rugrats Movie?"

Questions about The Rugrats Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rugrats Movie?

fuboTVParamount+Kanopy

In the United States, The Rugrats Movie streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is The Rugrats Movie worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 62).

Is The Rugrats Movie okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Rugrats Movie make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Rugrats Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Rugrats Movie a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$100 million

Yes: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $100 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.