Title & Release
- Title: Ratatouille
- Release Date: June 29, 2007 (USA)
- Director: Brad Bird
- Screenplay: Brad Bird
- Story By: Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco, Brad Bird
- Producer: Brad Lewis
- Music Composer: Michael Giacchino
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Language: English
- Production Company: Pixar Animation Studios
- Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (Walt Disney Pictures)
- Budget: $150 million
- Box Office Gross: $623.7 million worldwide
🧑🎤 Voice Cast
- Patton Oswalt as Remy
- Lou Romano as Alfredo Linguini
- Ian Holm as Skinner
- Janeane Garofalo as Colette Tatou
- Peter O’Toole as Anton Ego
- Brian Dennehy as Django
- Peter Sohn as Emile
- Brad Garrett as Auguste Gusteau
📖 Plot Summary
Ratatouille follows Remy, a rat with a refined palate and a dream of becoming a chef. After being separated from his family, Remy finds himself in Paris, near the restaurant of his culinary idol, Auguste Gusteau. There, he forms an unlikely partnership with Alfredo Linguini, a garbage boy who lacks cooking skills. By controlling Linguini’s movements while hiding under his chef’s hat, Remy helps him create culinary masterpieces, leading to the restaurant’s renewed success. The duo faces challenges, including the suspicious head chef Skinner and the formidable food critic Anton Ego. Ultimately, Remy’s talents are recognized, proving that “anyone can cook.”
🎨 Animation and Visual Style
The film showcases Pixar’s attention to detail, especially in its depiction of food and the Parisian setting. The animation team consulted with renowned chefs and even had producer Brad Lewis intern at Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry to ensure authenticity in the culinary scenes. The result is a visually rich film that brings the art of cooking to life.
💰 Box Office Performance
- Domestic Gross: $206.4 million
- International Gross: $417.3 million
- Worldwide Total: $623.7 million
Ratatouille was a commercial success, becoming the sixth highest-grossing film of 2007 and the year’s second highest-grossing animated film, behind Shrek the Third.
🌟 Critical Reception
The film received widespread acclaim for its storytelling, animation, and voice performances. It holds a high approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its charm and depth.
🏆 Awards and Accolades
Ratatouille garnered numerous awards and nominations, including:
- Academy Awards: Won Best Animated Feature; nominated for Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound Mixing.
- Annie Awards: Won Best Animated Feature, Directing, Writing, Storyboarding, and Character Design.
- BAFTA Awards: Won Best Animated Film.
- Golden Globe Awards: Won Best Animated Feature Film.
The film was also included in the BBC’s list of the 100 greatest motion pictures of the 21st century.
📺 Home Media and Streaming
- Home Media Release: The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray in November 2007.
- Streaming Platforms: Ratatouille is available for streaming on Disney+.
Ratatouille stands as a testament to Pixar’s storytelling prowess, blending humor, heart, and a celebration of culinary arts into an animated classic that continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
