Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- nostalgic
- family movie night
- nostalgic weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an inventive and funny animation-live-action hybrid whose pop-culture wit and voice performances outweigh a thin, overcrowded story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film places cartoon characters in a contemporary live-action Los Angeles while using multiple animation styles.
The plot centers on former television stars, bootleg productions, and jokes about corporate intellectual property.
Chip and Dale have lived very different lives since their television series ended and must reunite after Monterey Jack disappears.
The mystery adventure is built around cartoon crossover fiction, pop culture references, and recognizable animated figures.
Films like Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, and why
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
shared live action and animation hybrid, mystery adventure, and playful meta-humor
The Lego Movie
shared animated comedy, pop culture satire, and self-aware treatment of legacy characters
The Muppets
shared family adventure, celebrity-driven comedy, and affectionate parody of entertainment culture
Space Jam
shared cartoon crossover premise, energetic humor, and nostalgic franchise appeal
Movie Details
- Director
- Akiva Schaffer
- Release Date
- 2022-05-20
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1435)
Cast
- Andy Samberg
- John Mulaney
- KiKi Layne
- Will Arnett
- Eric Bana
- Flula Borg
- Dennis Haysbert
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Tress MacNeille
- Tim Robinson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Buy
- Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers about?
- Former cartoon partners reunite in modern Los Angeles to investigate a missing friend amid a fast-moving collision of animation, celebrity parody, and franchise satire.
- What is Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers as mild.
- What did critics think of Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers?
- Critics broadly found the film an inventive and funny animation-live-action hybrid whose pop-culture wit and voice performances outweigh a thin, overcrowded story.
- Which films are like Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers?
- Films with a similar feel include Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Lego Movie, The Muppets, and Space Jam.
- How long is Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers?
- Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers?
- In United States, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers streams on Disney Plus.
