Ratatouille

Ratatouille

A heartwarming Pixar animated film about Remy, a rat with culinary dreams who teams up with a young chef in Paris to create extraordinary cuisine and prove that anyone can cook.

Category
Movie
Release Year
2007
Origin
USA
Tags
Pixar
animation
cooking
dreams
family
Paris
chef
friendship
perseverance
food

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Ratatouille
Aliases
Not specified
Type
animated_movie
Release Year
2007
Status
Unknown
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Brad Bird (Director), Jan Pinkava (Original Director)
Publisher
Walt Disney Pictures
Original Work
animated_movie
Genre
Pixar, animation, cooking, dreams, family, Paris, chef, friendship, perseverance, food

Content Information

Synopsis
A heartwarming Pixar animated film about Remy, a rat with culinary dreams who teams up with a young chef in Paris to create extraordinary cuisine and prove that anyone can cook.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Pursuing passion despite obstacles, Prejudice and acceptance, Mentorship, Family vs. dreams, Art and criticism
Target Audience
Not specified

Media Forms

Films
theatrical:Ratatouille (2007)
home Video:DVD, Blu-ray, Digital releases
streaming:Disney+ exclusive
Games
platforms:PlayStation,Xbox,Nintendo DS,PC,Mobile
types:Platform games, cooking games, puzzle games
Merchandise
toys:Plush toys, action figures, playsets
books:Picture books, junior novels, cookbooks
clothing:T-shirts, chef hats, aprons

Commercial Information

Box Office
$623.7 million worldwide
Production Budget
$150 million
Merchandising
Extensive toy lines, books, kitchen accessories, themed restaurants
Licensing
Disney consumer products, theme park attractions
Economic Impact
Major success for Pixar, boosted culinary tourism to Paris
Market Reach
Global theatrical release, international home video and streaming
Business Model
Theatrical release, home video sales, streaming, merchandise, theme parks

Fan Culture

Fandom
Pixar fans, food enthusiasts, animation lovers, families
Community Size
Large global fanbase across all demographics
Fan Creations
Fan art, cooking recreations, cosplay, food blogs, recipe collections
Conventions
Featured at Disney conventions, animation festivals, food events
Online Communities
Active on social media, Disney fan sites, cooking communities
Cultural Impact
Inspired real chefs, elevated animated food representation, popularized French cuisine

Historical Development

Creation
2007 - Theatrical release by Pixar and Disney
Key Milestones
2005: Development begins under Jan Pinkava, 2006: Brad Bird takes over as director, 2007: Theatrical release and critical acclaim, 2008: Academy Award win for Best Animated Feature, 2009-2010: Home video releases and merchandising expansion, 2019: Available on Disney+ streaming service, 2020s: Continued cultural relevance and culinary inspiration
Evolution
From animated film to cultural touchstone for food and dreams
Legacy
Considered one of Pixar's finest films, elevated food in animation