The Rugrats Movie (G, 1998)

common sense media says

Kids will love movie based on TV show, but parents may not.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

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

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence & scariness:  Some peril.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Some potty humor.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
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.

What's the story?

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?

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 themes & details

Movie Details
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Director: Norton Virgein
Cast: Christine Cavanaugh, David Spade, Whoopi Goldberg
Genre: Family and Kids
Run time: 79 minutes
Theatrical release: November 20, 1998
DVD release: March 30, 1999
MPAA Rating: G

This review was written by Nell Minow
 
 

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Princessreview ...
teen, 16 years old
 
Ok movie but get to know your kids first!
I have seen this movie. I would get to know your child first before letting them watch this. Kids might get scared because of Tommy and his friends getting lost in the woods away from their parents. In this movie, Tommy has a little brother. This might be good for kids that are becoming older siblings. There is alot of potty humor. In one of the hosptial scenes, The babies visit the newborn nursery. The newborns sing a song and then as the song ends they pee in the air. it's really gross. In one of the scenes were the babies get lost in the forest, Tommy's diaper comes undone and shows his butt cheeks but they don't show his privates. another scene being lost in the forest, They change Dill's diaper and he pees in the air getting on chuckie's head. So honestly, there are some disgusting things but otherwise the movie's ok. but get to know your kid first.


kid, 12 years old
 
i used to love this movie since i was a little baby or a child i think, but i kinda like it though, but its still for little kids only, but the potty language they say is "poopy" i think, well this is alright, but it gets good though, there are comic peril which is seen through the movie in the middle part where the babies run away from home i think, let your kids under 6 watch this cause they will love it, but children & teens 7 and up will hated it, cause they will say its for babies only, even adults hated it too, sorry to hear about that.


teen, 14 years old
 
i used to love this movie since i was a little baby or a child i think, but i kinda like it though, but its still for little kids only, but the potty language they say is "poopy" i think, well this is alright, but it gets good though, there are comic peril which is seen through the movie in the middle part where the babies run away from home i think, let your kids under 6 watch this cause they will love it, but children & teens 7 and up will hated it, cause they will say its for babies only, even adults hated it too, sorry to hear about that.


kid, 11 years old
 
i used to love this movie since i was a little baby or a child i think, but i kinda like it though, but its still for little kids only, but the potty language they say is "poopy" i think, well this is alright, but it gets good though, there are comic peril which is seen through the movie in the middle part where the babies run away from home i think, let your kids under 6 watch this cause they will love it, but children & teens 7 and up will hated it, cause they will say its for babies only, even adults hated it too, sorry to hear about that.

bellows
parent of 3 year old
 

s0yka
kid, 12 years old
 
perfect for all ages
for responsibility and how accepting younger siblings to someone's life.and Tommy is a good role model by staying by dil's sideealmost the whole time.

arthur16morgana
teen, 16 years old
 
haa its funny and very entertaining.

nickelodeon90
teen, 14 years old
 
a good movie
a movie u shouuld like

allietron
kid, 13 years old
 
LAME
This was so lame. I did not like it.

2puppy
teen, 16 years old
 
Cool!
i used to love this movie when i was younger and still do. This and snoppy,come home are my movies!

Xela9
kid, 12 years old
 
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.

 
i lost six brain cell watch this
i don't watch rugrats my kids don't watch it there.

mrbookworm01
teen, 13 years old
 
Good movie, but not for the youngest viewers
I have the VHS tape of this movie and I think it's a good movie. It has some content that may not be appropriate for the youngest viewers, but it's still mostly tame and has positive messages about the importance of family and friends, teamwork, and responsibilty. Violence: Tommy is shown almost pouring baby food on Dil, so that monkeys will eat him, but stops at the sight of Dil crying. Wolves attempt to harm the babies. Spike is shown falling off a bridge with a wolf, and it appears that they both were killed, but Spike is shown to be ok. Nothing graphic is shown and nobody gets hurt. Sex: Didi gives birth to Dil in a hospital, but nothing graphic is shown. Tommy is shown with his diaper off, but we only see his butt cheeks. Charlotte at one point says, "You know what they say, born under Venus, look for a-" and then her phone cuts her off. Consumerism: Based off the popular TV show, "Rugrats"

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