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Ratatouille (film)

Ratatouille is a 2007 American computer-animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ratatouille is a 2007 American computer-animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Brad Bird, the film follows Remy, a rat in Paris who dreams of becoming a chef. It was a major critical and commercial success, winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Premise

Ratatouille follows Remy, a rat with an exceptional sense of taste and smell, who dreams of cooking in a Paris restaurant. He teams up with Alfredo Linguini, a young kitchen worker, to pursue that goal.

Production

The film was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. It was directed by Brad Bird, with Jan Pinkava credited as a director.

Release and reception

Ratatouille premiered in 2007 and became both a commercial and critical success. It grossed more than US$620 million worldwide and was widely praised by critics. In Canada, the film was released in 2007 and has remained popular with Canadian audiences as one of Pixar’s best-known films.

Awards

The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 80th Academy Awards. It also received other major recognition during awards season.

Key facts

  • The film is set in Paris, France, and centers on the culinary world.
  • Its main character is Remy, a rat who wants to become a chef.
  • Patton Oswalt voices Remy in the English-language version.
  • It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2008.
  • It earned more than US$620 million worldwide.
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Canadian context

Ratatouille was released in Canada in 2007 and has remained popular with Canadian audiences as one of Pixar’s best-known films.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ratatouille about?
It is about Remy, a rat in Paris who dreams of becoming a chef and works with a kitchen assistant to help create fine food.
Who directed Ratatouille?
Ratatouille was directed by Brad Bird, with Jan Pinkava also credited as a director.
When was Ratatouille released?
It was released in the United States on June 29, 2007.
Who voices Remy?
Remy is voiced by Patton Oswalt in the English-language version.
Did Ratatouille win any major awards?
Yes. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2008.

References

  1. Disney — https://movies.disney.com/ratatouille
    Supports: Release date, runtime, genre, director credits, cast, and official synopsis.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382932/
    Supports: Plot summary, cast, and production details.
  3. Kiddle — https://kids.kiddle.co/Ratatouille_(movie)
    Supports: Release year, production company, director, plot overview, worldwide gross, and award.
  4. Channel Frederator — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFNpElE2bpc
    Supports: Worldwide box office gross, award, release date, and setting in Paris.