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A bright, toe-tapping underdog story that charms with its old-Hollywood sparkle and heartfelt belief in dreams.
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Ratatouille
A warm, witty feast of visual invention and heart that makes you believe anyone can cook.
About 2007 animated film directed by Brad Bird
Genres buddy, comedy drama, flashback, coming-of-age
Directed by Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava
Written by Brad Bird
Music Michael Giacchino
Runtime 110 min
Country Japan, United States, France
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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