Your Friend the Rat
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Your Friend the Rat | |
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Directed by | Jim Capobianco |
Written by | Jim Capobianco |
Produced by | Osnat Shurer |
Starring | Patton Oswalt |
Music by | Alex Mandel |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
Release date | November 6, 2007 |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Patton Oswalt as Remy
- Peter Sohn as Emile
Release[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
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