The Rugrats Movie
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.
Critics Sentiment
Tommy worries about Didi's pregnancy and new baby
Tommy goes after Dil alone while friends refuse help
The film drops significantly from the opening setup to the middle forest sequences, with reviewers finding the monkey subplot and Tommy's solo adventure tedious.
The Rugrats Movie starts strong with praised opening sequences and family dynamics, but loses momentum when the babies get lost in the forest. While the emotional core of Tommy and Dil's sibling relationship resonates with viewers, many found the middle act tedious and overly focused on the babies rather than the balanced humor that made the TV show successful.
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Whoopi Goldberg
Ranger Margaret (voice)
David Spade
Ranger Frank (voice)
E. G. Daily
Tommy Pickles (voice)
Tara Strong
Dilan "Dil" Pickles (voice)
Christine Cavanaugh
Chuckie Finster (voice)
Kath Soucie
Phil / Lil / Betty DeVille (voices)
Cheryl Chase
Angelica Pickles (voice)
Tim Curry
Rex Pester (voice)
Jack Riley
Stuart 'Stu' Pickles (voice)
Busta Rhymes
Reptar Wagon (voice)
Michael Bell
Charles 'Chaz' Finster Sr. / Grandpa Boris Kropotkin / Drew Pickles (voice)
Joe Alaskey
Grandpa Lou Pickles (voice)
Phil Proctor
Howard DeVille / Igor (voice)
Cree Summer
Susie Carmichael (voice)
Tress MacNeille
Charlotte Pickles (voice)
Melanie Chartoff
Didi Pickles / Minka Kropotkin (voice)
Hattie Winston
Lucy Carmichael (voice)
Andrea Martin
Aunt Miriam (voice)
Tony Jay
Dr. Lipschitz (voice)
Abraham Benrubi
Serge (voice)
Crew
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