Rugrats is an American animated media franchise created by Klasky Csupo consisting of television shows, films, video games, and other entries. It commenced in 1991 with the premiere of the television series of the same name. The franchise revolves around the adventures of a group of toddler (tweenage to teenage in All Grown Up!) friends who learn about the world and their relationship to it.
Television shows
Rugrats (1991–2004)
All Grown Up! (2003–08)
Rugrats Pre-School Daze (2005)
Rugrats (2021–2026)
Films
Animated The Rugrats Movie (1998)
The story escalates when Tommy Pickles is put into difficult situation with the birth of his new brother, Dil, who will not stop crying and is taking all of their parents' attention. Lil and Phil suggest that Dil should be returned to the hospital, though Tommy and Chuckie object. They eventually get into the Reptar Wagon, take a high-speed ride straight into the deep woods where they get lost. The babies must find their way home in the forest while being pursued by circus monkeys who escaped from a traveling circus. Meanwhile, Angelica Pickles sets out to find the babies after they accidentally take her Cynthia doll with them. This film guest stars David Spade as Ranger Frank, Whoopi Goldberg as Ranger Margret, and Tim Curry as Rex Pester.
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000)
The film focuses on Chuckie Finster as he is on a search for a new mother. In this movie, Tommy's father, Stu, is invited to stay in Paris, France to rebuild a robotic Reptar used in a stage musical. After convincing from Angelica, Stu's child-hating boss, Coco LaBouche, attempts to marry Chuckie's father, Chas, just to become the head of her company. Chuckie and the other Rugrats must stop her from becoming his mother. This film guest stars Susan Sarandon as Coco LaBouche, John Lithgow as Jean-Claude, and Mako Iwamatsu as Mr. Yamaguchi. This is Christine Cavanaugh's final theatrical film role before her retirement in 2003 and death in 2014. The film features a classical version of the Rugrats theme song at the start of the film.
Rugrats Go Wild (2003)
This film is a crossover between the Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys. In this film, Stu and Didi Pickles decide to take a vacation with their children, Tommy and Dil, with their friends coming along. However, the ship Stu has chartered is not especially seaworthy, and their party ends up stranded on an uncharted island in the Pacific. The kids decide to search for television personality Sir Nigel Thornberry, who is also on the island with his family. Meanwhile, Nigel's daughter, Eliza, who can talk to animals, meets Spike, the Pickles' dog. In addition to The Wild Thornberrys cast members reprising their roles, this film guest stars Bruce Willis as the voice of Spike, Chrissie Hynde as Siri the clouded leopard, and Ethan Phillips as Toa. This is also the first and only time Nancy Cartwright voiced Chuckie Finster in a film since his original voice actress retired in 2001. During its theatrical release, the film was presented with scratch-and-sniff cards (which were handed out at the box-office) to enhance the film experience. The scratch-and-sniff cards were also included on the home video version of the film.
Live-action Untitled Rugrats live-action film In October 2024, Deadline and Variety reported that a live-action/CGI Rugrats movie was in development at Paramount. Jason Moore was reported to be directing, with a script by Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell. Karen Rosenfelt was reported to be producing along with Rugrats creators Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó.
TV films Runaway Reptar (1999)
All Growed Up (2001)
Video games + Titles in the series of Rugrats video gamesYearTitlePlatform(s)Acquired label(s) Console Computer Handheld 1998 Rugrats Adventure Game Rugrats: Search for Reptar PlayStation Greatest Hits The Rugrats Movie Rugrats Activity Challenge 1999 Rugrats: Studio Tour Rugrats: Scavenger Hunt Rugrats: Time Travelers Rugrats Mystery Adventures 2000 Rugrats: Totally Angelica Rugrats in Paris: The Movie 2001 All Growed Up Rugrats: Castle Capers 2002 Rugrats: Royal Ransom Rugrats Munchin Land Rugrats: I Gotta Go Party 2003 Rugrats Go Wild Game Boy Advance 2004 All Grown Up: Express Yourself 2005 Rugrats: Totally Angelica-Boredom Busters Rugrats Food Fight 2024Rugrats: Adventures in GamelandWindows 2026Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection 2027Rugrats Portable Collection
Live performances
Rugrats: A Live Adventure Rugrats: A Live Adventure was a show about Angelica's constant attempts to scare Chuckie.
Books
Let My Babies Go! A Passover Story (1998)
The Rugrats Files (2000–02) The Quest for the Holey Pail by Sarah Willson (2000)
The Case of the Missing Gold by David Lewman (2000)
Yo-Ho-Ho and a Bottle of Milk by Kitty Richards (2000)
Tale of an Unfinished Masterpiece by Maria Rosado (2001)
In Search of Reptar by Steven Banks (2002)
Comic strip
Rugrats (1998–2003) From 1998 to 2003, Nick produced a Rugrats comic strip, which was distributed through Creators Syndicate.
Characters
Tommy Pickles Angelica Pickles Reptar
Themes
Judaism in Rugrats
Notes
References