Rugrats (film series) facts for kids

The Rugrats film series is a group of three animated movies. They are based on the super popular Nickelodeon TV show called Rugrats. This show was created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain. The movies came out in 1998, 2000, and 2003. The first two movies made a lot of money and were very successful. The third movie didn't do as well as the others. Together, all three films earned almost $300 million around the world!

The Rugrats Movies

The Rugrats film series includes three fun movies. Each one takes the beloved baby characters on a big adventure.

The Rugrats Movie (1998)

This first movie starts when Tommy Pickles gets a new baby brother named Dil. Tommy is used to being the leader, but Dil cries a lot and gets all the attention. So, Tommy and his friends, Lil and Phil, decide to take Dil back to the hospital. They think the hospital can "fix" him.

They hop into their little wagon and accidentally end up lost in a deep forest. They face a wolf and some monkeys! Meanwhile, Tommy's cousin, Angelica Pickles, tries to find the babies. They accidentally took her favorite Cynthia doll with them. This movie features guest voices from famous actors like David Spade, Whoopi Goldberg, and Tim Curry.

Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000)

In this movie, the story focuses on Chuckie Finster. He is looking for a new mom. Tommy's dad, Stu, is invited to Paris, France. He needs to fix a robot Reptar for a play.

Angelica convinces Stu's boss, Coco LaBouche, to try and marry Chuckie's dad, Chas. Coco doesn't even like kids! She just wants to marry Chas to become the head of her company. Chuckie and the other Rugrats must stop her from becoming his new mom. This film has guest voices from Susan Sarandon, John Lithgow, and Mako Iwamatsu. It was also the last movie role for Christine Cavanaugh before she retired.

Rugrats Go Wild (2003)

This movie is a special crossover film. It brings together the Rugrats characters with characters from another show, The Wild Thornberrys. Stu and Didi Pickles decide to go on a special vacation with Tommy, Dil, and their friends.

But the ship they are on isn't very strong. They end up stranded on a wild island in the Pacific Ocean. The kids think they are saved when they find famous explorer Sir Nigel Thornberry on the island. But Nigel gets hit on the head and can't help much. The Rugrats then turn to Nigel's daughter, Eliza. She knows a lot about the wild and can even talk to animals! This is a big surprise to Spike, the Pickles' family dog.

Besides the voices from The Wild Thornberrys cast, this movie also features Bruce Willis as the voice of Spike. Chrissie Hynde voices Siri the clouded leopard, and Ethan Phillips voices Toa. This was also the first time Nancy Cartwright voiced Chuckie Finster in a movie. When the movie was in theaters, people got scratch-and-sniff cards to make the film experience even more fun!

Who's Who: Cast and Crew

Many talented people worked on the Rugrats movies. Here's a look at some of the voice actors and the crew who made these films happen.

Voice Cast

The Rugrats movies feature many of the original voice actors from the TV show. Some famous guest stars also joined the cast.

Crew

The movies were brought to life by many talented directors, producers, writers, and editors.

Movie Success: Box Office Performance

The Rugrats movies earned a lot of money at the box office. The first two films were very successful, while the third one earned less.