The Rugrats Movie

An adventure for anyone who's ever worn diapers.

1998 • 80 min • Adventure · Animation · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 4

Movie Knight Score

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The Rugrats embark on an accidental adventure after trying to return Tommy's new baby brother to the hospital. Stranded in a forest, they face challenges from nature and escaped circus animals, learning the importance of family along the way.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some moments of peril with animals
Youngest viewers might find parts intense
Sibling rivalry is a central theme

What it models well

Sibling bonding and protection
Overcoming jealousy
Bravery in the face of fear
Importance of family

Talk about it after

What it's like to have a new sibling
How to be brave when you're scared
Why we sometimes feel jealous
The importance of teamwork

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Top billed cast

Director: Norton Virgien, Igor Kovalyov • Crew: David N. Weiss, J. David Stem

Trailers & clips

The Rugrats Movie trailer

Reviewer notes

Not recommended
Weak watch, won't watch again, and can't recommend except for HUGE Rugrats fans. As the origin story for Dill Pickles, it very clearly is going to deal with "Where do babies come from?", but I think this is the closest the Rugrats franchise has come to addressing death with its audience. I don't think the nostalgia I had for Rugrats was strong enough. I'm seeing all these characters I loved, and just feelin...
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