Your Friend the Rat

Your Friend the Rat
Directed by	Jim Capobianco
Written by	Jim Capobianco
Produced by	Osnat Shurer
Starring	Patton Oswalt
Music by	Alex Mandel
Production company	Pixar Animation Studios
Distributed by	Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release date	November  6, 2007 (2007-11-06)
Running time	11 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Your Friend the Rat is a 2007 animated short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The short film is directed by Jim Capobianco and features the characters Remy and Emile from the 2007 feature film Ratatouille.

Plot

The short film is presented as an educational film where Remy and his brother Emile attempt to persuade humans to have a more positive attitude towards rats. They provide a historical overview of the relationship between humans and rats, highlighting various misconceptions and the beneficial aspects of rats in different cultures.

Production

Your Friend the Rat was directed by Jim Capobianco, who also wrote the screenplay. The short film features a mix of traditional animation, computer animation, and stop-motion animation, showcasing Pixar's versatility in different animation techniques. The music for the short was composed by Alex Mandel.

Voice Cast

• Patton Oswalt as Remy
• Peter Sohn as Emile

Release

The short film was released as a special feature on the DVD and Blu-ray editions of Ratatouille on November 6, 2007. It was later included in the Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1.

Reception

Your Friend the Rat received positive reviews for its humor, animation style, and educational content. It is praised for its creative approach to addressing the often negative perception of rats.

See also

• Ratatouille (film)
• Pixar Animation Studios
• List of Pixar shorts