Who Framed Roger Rabbit

PG

Released Jun 21, 1988

1 hr. 44 min.

Comedy

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Down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) gets hired by cartoon producer R.K. Maroon (Alan Tilvern) to investigate an adultery scandal involving Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner), the sultry wife of Maroon's biggest star, Roger Rabbit (Charles Fleischer). But when Marvin Acme (Stubby Kaye), Jessica's alleged paramour and the owner of Toontown, is found murdered, the villainous Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd) vows to catch and destroy Roger.

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Critics Consensus

Who Framed Roger Rabbit is an innovative and entertaining film that features a groundbreaking mix of live action and animation, with a touching and original story to boot.

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Noe G

Who framed Roger rabbit is one of my favorite Disney films I give this film a 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Laura B

stop only watching the Jessica scenes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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Zachary A

Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a classic and is one of the best films ever made. Its groundbreaking animation techniques, clever storytelling, and timeless appeal make it a must-watch for audiences of all ages. A movie like this could never be made again in the new age of cinema.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/24

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Doug N

Disney's live action and animation hybrid film is based on a novel by Gary K. Wolf, Who Censored Roger Rabbit? It's a highly imaginative, funny, and visually impressive film that inventively combines animation with a clever premise of cartoon characters co-existing in the real world. The story has elements of film noir drama, and wacky cartoon humor in its narrative that's boosted with a lively score by Alan Silvestri. The animation is stunningly blended in the live action settings of the film, which parodies and pays homage to the animation medium, and iconic cartoon characters. The performances from the live action cast are well-done, including Bob Hoskins as the private investigator Eddie Valiant, and Christopher Lloyd as the intimidating and eccentric Judge Doom. Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a wildly innovative film that remains a timeless homage to the golden age of American animation, with a witty and brilliant original story woven into the premise.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/23

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Jack G

A awesomely written film with incredible effects! Charming Characters, pretty cinematography, and has some of the best exposition in film history! (in my opinion) it's a entertaining charming gem!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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Teddy B

A sheerly outstanding and top-tier technical and storytelling feat that manages to balance its humour, charm, and wit without missing a beat in the process.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/08/23

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Robert Zemeckis

Director

Bob Hoskins

Eddie Valiant

Christopher Lloyd

Judge Doom

Joanna Cassidy

Dolores

Stubby Kaye

Marvin Acme

Alan Tilvern

R.K. Maroon

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Christy Lemire

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Technology has advanced significantly since 1988, but Roger Rabbit doesn't just hold up, it wows.

Rated: 3/4

May 29, 2018

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Sheila Benson

Los Angeles Times

For audiences who grew up with cartoons as a natural part of their moviegoing, the shock may not be the mix of live and animated folk--it may come from the truly revolutionary sight of great icons of rival studios cheerfully rubbing shoulders.

Jul 30, 2013

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

Imagine watching cartoon characters and relating to them as if they were flesh-and-blood instead of paint-and-ink. This is the slap-happy effect of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and - please - a 24-carrot salute to director Robert Zemeckis.

Rated: 4/4

Jul 30, 2013

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an audacious premise that’s employed to seamless and often enthralling effect...

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 13, 2024

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Who Framed Roger Rabbit? rockets from start to finish in a manner that not only seems tremendously innovative, but effortless as well.

Rated: 10/10

Apr 12, 2024

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Dilys Powell

Punch

I find Who Framed Roger Rabbit a deplorable development in the possibilities of animation -- and a melancholy waste of the gifts of one of our most gifted actors.

Oct 2, 2023

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Synopsis

Down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) gets hired by cartoon producer R.K. Maroon (Alan Tilvern) to investigate an adultery scandal involving Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner), the sultry wife of Maroon's biggest star, Roger Rabbit (Charles Fleischer). But when Marvin Acme (Stubby Kaye), Jessica's alleged paramour and the owner of Toontown, is found murdered, the villainous Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd) vows to catch and destroy Roger.

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Executive Producer: Kathleen Kennedy , Steven Spielberg
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Price , Peter S. Seaman
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 21, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $152.8M
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos , Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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