Rango (2011 movie) facts for kids

Rango is an exciting computer-animated action-comedy movie from 2011. It was directed by Gore Verbinski, who also helped produce it with Graham King and John B. Carls. The movie first came out in North America on March 4, 2011. People really loved Rango, and it even won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. This award is one of the biggest honors a movie can get!

About Rango

Rango tells the story of a pet chameleon who lives a very safe life in a terrarium. He loves to pretend and act out different roles. But one day, he accidentally falls out of his owner's car and finds himself lost in the middle of the hot, dry Mojave Desert. This is a huge change from his comfortable home!

The Story of Rango

After getting lost, the chameleon stumbles into a dusty, old Western town called Dirt. This town is full of strange and funny desert animals. They are all struggling because they have very little water. The chameleon quickly realizes that to survive in this tough new world, he needs to pretend to be someone brave and important.

He invents a new name for himself: Rango. He tells the townspeople that he is a fearless hero from the West. Because of his wild stories and quick thinking, the town of Dirt makes him their new sheriff! Rango now has a big job. He must find out where all the water has gone and save the town from a terrible drought. This leads him on a thrilling adventure, full of danger and funny moments.

Why Rango is Special

Rango is known for its amazing animation. The characters and the desert world look very real and detailed. The movie also has a unique style, like an old Western film but with animals. It's full of humor that both kids and adults can enjoy.

The film also teaches us about bravery and finding your true self. Rango starts as someone who just pretends to be a hero. But through his adventures, he learns what it truly means to be courageous and help others. The movie was a big success and won many awards, including the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. This shows how much critics and audiences appreciated its creativity and storytelling.

Characters and Voice Actors

Many famous actors lent their voices to the characters in Rango, bringing them to life.

• Johnny Depp as Rango: The main character, a chameleon who becomes the sheriff of Dirt.
• Isla Fisher as Beans: A tough and smart desert iguana who helps Rango.
• James Ward Byrkit as Waffles: A desert iguana.
• Abigail Breslin as Priscilla: A sweet and curious mouse.
• Alfred Molina as Roadkill: An old armadillo who gives Rango advice.
• Bill Nighy as Rattlesnake Jake: A very scary and dangerous rattlesnake.
• Harry Dean Stanton as Balthazar: A mole.
• Maile Flanagan as Boo: A desert animal.
• Ray Winstone as Bad Bill: A gila monster.
• Nika Futterman as Akiano: A desert animal.
• Claudia Black as Angélique: A fox.
• Ned Beatty as Tortoise John: The wise and powerful mayor of Dirt.
• Timothy Olyphant as The Spirit of the West: A mysterious figure.
• Alanna Ubach as Fresca: A desert animal.
• Lew Temple as Furgus: A desert animal.
• Ian Abercrombie as Ambrose: A desert animal.
• Stephen Root as Doc and Merrimack: Two different characters.
• John Cothran, Jr. as Elgin: A desert animal.
• Beth Grant as Bonnie: A desert animal.
• Gil Birmingham as Wounded Bird: A desert animal.
• Blake Clark as Buford: A desert animal.
• Joe Nunez as Rockeye: A desert animal.
• Daisy Eckersley as Melonee: A desert animal.
• Alex Manugian as Spoons: A desert animal.

See also

In Spanish: Rango (película) para niños