Rugrats (franchise)

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Rugrats is a Nickelodeon 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.

Tommy is abruptly thrust into an impossible situation with the birth of his new brother, Dil, who won't stop crying and taking the adults' attention. With the help of his friends, Tommy decides that the baby should be returned to the hospital for fixing. With a new Reptar wagon, the babies take a high-speed ride straight into the deep woods where they realize they're lost. Chased by a malevolent wolf and equally lost circus monkeys, the clan must get home in one piece. Meanwhile, Angelica takes pursuit after the babies accidentally take her Cynthia doll with them.

David Spade and Whoopi Goldberg guest star as Rangers Frank and Margret, alongside Tim Curry as reporter Rex Pester.

At Grandpa Lou's wedding, Chuckie laments not having a mom (as his died when he was very young). His father Chas seeks a new wife and mother for his son. Meanwhile, Stu is summoned to Paris to rebuild a robotic Reptar. The gang tag along, and Stu's boss, a child-hating businesswoman, needs to marry in order to earn a promotion. She plots to wed the vulnerable Chas, and the babies set out to prevent this unholy matrimony.

Guest stars include Susan Sarandon as Coco LaBouche, John Lithgow as Jean-Claude, and Mako Iwamatsu as Mr. Yamaguchi, with the first appearances of Kimi and Kira Watanabe. This is Christine Cavanaugh's final film role before her retirement in 2001 and death in 2014.

A crossover between Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys, the Pickles and their friends go on a cruise. However, the ship Stu has chartered isn't especially seaworthy, and their party ends up stranded on an uncharted island in the Pacific. The kids figure the day is saved when they discover that famous explorer and television personality Sir Nigel Thornberry is also on the island with his family, but after he gets a world-class knock on the head from a coconut, Nigel's upper intellectual register is knocked out of commission. The Rugrats are then forced to turn to Nigel's daughter, Eliza, who not only knows the wilds but can talk to animals.

In addition to The Wild Thornberrys cast reprising their roles, Bruce Willis provides the voice of Spike, with Chrissie Hynde and Ethan Phillips. This was the sole time Nancy Cartwright voices Chuckie in a film since his original voice actress retired in 2001. During its theatrical release, the film was presented with scratch-and-sniff cards to enhance the experience.

In October 2024, it was announced that a live action Rugrats movie was in the works.

Rugrats: A Live Adventure was a show about Angelica's constant attempts to scare Chuckie. 

• 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)

From 1998 to 2003, Nick produced a Rugrats comic strip, which was distributed through Creators Syndicate.

• Tommy Pickles
• Angelica Pickles
• Reptar