Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

PG

2009

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Fantasy

Animation

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When hard times hit Swallow Falls, its townspeople can only afford to eat sardines. Flint Lockwood, a failed inventor, thinks he has the answer to the town's crisis. He builds a machine that converts water into food, and becomes a local hero when tasty treats fall from the sky like rain. But when the machine spins out of control and threatens to bury the whole world under giant mounds of food, Flint finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew.

Critics Consensus

Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies.

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Evan Williams

The Australian

06/27/2014

3/5

There are many funny moments and some pleasing suspense towards the end, but as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overeating and obesity it's more likely to boost sales at the candy bar. That may be one good reason for watching it at home.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

11/26/2009

3.5/5

Writer-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have expanded a 30-page children's book by Judi and Ron Barrett into a 3D animated feature which boasts intricate design and goofy humour.

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Philippa Hawker

The Age (Australia)

11/26/2009

3/5

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs is visually inventive and exuberant, and has some neat running gags. But its characterisations are a little disappointing.

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

Jan 7

3.5/4

Nearly every kid probably fantasized about the idea of food falling from the sky like rain and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs gives those visions life.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

06/18/2024

2/4

...a fun, larger-than-life premise that is, at the outset, employed to compulsively watchable effect...

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

02/04/2023

Director/writer team Phil Lord and Chris Miller cobble a story around the storybook’s premise but it’s the whimsical imagery of raining hamburgers, a Jell-O mold castle, an ice-cream winter wonderland, and a spaghetti tornado that carries the film.

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Paolo F

@XKP-Producer 21h

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is an early work from the creative duo of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. While it doesn't quite reach the brilliance and refinement of their later projects, it already showcases their imagination, energy, and unique sense of humor. The story is fun, colorful, and packed with creative ideas, turning a simple premise into an entertaining adventure filled with memorable moments. The animation may feel a bit dated today, but the film's charm remains intact. Most importantly, it delivers plenty of laughs for both children and adults. Suitable for the whole family, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a lighthearted and enjoyable animated movie that deserves a watch, especially for anyone curious to see the early steps of two filmmakers who would later create some truly outstanding films.

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Chantel B

@RT53234342 6d

A food horror story. It was gross and so crazy, I will not watch it again. I will most likely never watch the second one. The concept was interesting, but not done right, and it was the worst movie I have ever seen.

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M N

@Michael986 May 16

This movie was so funny drama and exciting I watch this so many time and I like the scene where there bunch of chaos like people are thinking they’re in unsafe area so it was pretty excellent movie I’ve watched this so many times

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Rocco S

@Rocstar May 11

This movie is almost a banger movie I almost love the animation this is movie is hilarious and I like phill lord and Christopher miller who directed this and other legendary movies and the characters are charming and iconic overall amazing movie 9/10

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Matteo Q

@Matteo59 Apr 28

Strano e divertente ma non memorabile

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Rat T

@ToeLicker97 Mar 18

This movie is so beautiful that I am crying. This heals my inner child. Also.. I love food. Food is beautiful. Food is delicious. This movie raises a serious point, though. It calls out the waste produced by humans. It shows how all this waste leads to a serious problem. Great to teach children about recycling early on!

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: Official Clip - It's Raining Burgers

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: Official Clip - Spaghetti Tornado

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Synopsis

When hard times hit Swallow Falls, its townspeople can only afford to eat sardines. Flint Lockwood, a failed inventor, thinks he has the answer to the town's crisis. He builds a machine that converts water into food, and becomes a local hero when tasty treats fall from the sky like rain. But when the machine spins out of control and threatens to bury the whole world under giant mounds of food, Flint finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew.

Director: Christopher Miller, Phil Lord
Producer: Pam Marsden
Screenwriter: Christopher Miller, Phil Lord
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Sony Pictures Animation
Rating: PG (Brief Mild Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 18, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Runtime: 1h 30m