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The Rugrats Movie

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Kids will love it, parents may not.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    None
  • Violence & scariness:

    None Some Peril
  • Sexy stuff:

    None
  • Language:

    Some potty humor
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None

What Parents Need to Know

This review of The Rugrats Movie was written by Nell Minow

Parents need to know that this film mirrors the television series in content, and Rugrats cooperate and (usually) support each other.

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  • Families can talk about Tommy's concerns about his new baby brother Dylan, and how Tommy, though frustrated, cares for his brother when they are lost. They should also be sensitive to any signs that children are scared when the babies are separated from their parents, though most will be very reassured by the way the Rugrats cooperate and (usually) support each other.
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What’s the Story?

THE RUGRATS MOVIE takes its toddler heroes through two adventures -- getting lost in the woods and having to share parents with a new baby. Frustrated that his new baby brother is getting all the attention, Tommy Pickles devises a scheme to return the infant to the hospital. But things go awry, and Tommy and the rest of the gang find themselves lost in the woods. Will they make it back to the safety of home?

Is It Any Good?

Fans of the television series will be happily at home with this movie. The children around me at the theater laughed joyously at the potty humor and only a couple of them seemed concerned by the drooling wolf, mischievous monkeys, or the other perils the children face as they try to find their way back home. Their parents smiled at a couple of sly jokes, the use of voice talents like David Spade, Busta Rhymes, and Whoopi Goldberg, and that failsafe bolster of flagging parental attention, baby boomer-friendly music.

The Rugrats' trademark "kid-cam" use of floor- level perspective provides a few bright moments, and the kids' efforts to understand the world around them are occasionally fresh and funny. The movie is not much more than a long version of the television show, but for many in its targeted audience, that is just fine.

Movie Details

Studio: Paramount Pictures, Director: Norton Virgein
Run time: 79 minutes
Theatrical release: 12/6/1998
MPAA Rating: G

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 5.0

    Cool!

    i used to love this movie when i was younger and still do. This and snoppy,come home are my movies!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 0 and give it 2.0

    i lost six brain cell watch this

    i don't watch rugrats my kids don't watch it there.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it 4.0

    I like it

    Well it's better then the show but nickoleondeon still ruined it they ruined all the Rugrats show and movies I hope it comes back in maybe November or september will be a good month.

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it 2.0

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 0 and give it 2.0

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