The Rugrats is a popular animated television series that follows the adventures of a group of toddlers, including Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, and twins Phil and Lil DeVille. Over the course of its run, the show has produced several movies, including “The Rugrats Movie,” “Rugrats in Paris: The Movie,” and “Rugrats Go Wild.” In this article, we will be focusing specifically on “Rugrats in Paris: The Movie” and answering the question – when did the Rugrats go to Paris?
The Plot
In “Rugrats in Paris: The Movie,” the Pickles family decides to take a trip to EuroReptarland – a theme park in Paris inspired by their favorite character, Reptar. However, things take an unexpected turn when Stu Pickles is called upon to fix a malfunctioning ride at the park. He is unable to do so on his own and is forced to hire Coco LaBouche, an ambitious executive at the park who promises to fix the ride if Stu agrees to attend a gala with her.
Meanwhile, Angelica Pickles overhears Coco talking about her plan to marry her father if he refuses her proposal. Angelica convinces Chuckie that he needs a new mother and they embark on a mission to find him one. On their journey, they come across Kira Watanabe-Finster – Chuckie’s soon-to-be stepmother – who is also attending the gala.
The Release Date
“Rugrats in Paris: The Movie” was released on November 26th, 2000. It was directed by Stig Bergqvist and Paul Demeyer and produced by Nickelodeon Movies and Klasky Csupo. The movie received generally positive reviews from critics and was a box office success grossing over $103 million worldwide.
The Cast
The movie features the voice talents of several well-known actors and actresses, including:
- Elizabeth Daily as Tommy Pickles
- Tara Strong as Dil Pickles
- Cheryl Chase as Angelica Pickles
- Cree Summer as Susie Carmichael
- Jack Riley as Stu Pickles
- Melanie Chartoff as Didi Pickles
- Susan Sarandon as Coco LaBouche
- John Lithgow as Jean-Claude
- Miko Hughes as Chuckie Finster
- Julia Kato as Kimi Watanabe-Finster
The Legacy of Rugrats in Paris: The Movie
“Rugrats in Paris: The Movie” remains a beloved addition to the Rugrats franchise and is still enjoyed by fans of all ages. Its popularity has resulted in several video game adaptations and merchandise featuring the characters from the movie. In addition, it has also inspired a ride at Universal Studios Hollywood called “Rugrats Magic Adventure.”
In conclusion, “Rugrats in Paris: The Movie” was released on November 26th, 2000, and follows the adventures of the Rugrats gang on a trip to Paris. It features an all-star cast of voice actors and actresses and remains a popular addition to the Rugrats franchise.