Ratchet & Clank

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Ratchet & Clank

PG

2016

1h 34m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Action

Sci-Fi

Animation

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Ratchet is the last of his kind, a foolhardy lombax who grew up without a family. Clank is a pint-sized robot with more brains than brawn. After stumbling upon a weapon that can destroy entire planets, they join forces with a team of do-gooders known as the Galactic Rangers. Together, they must stop the evil alien Chairman Drek from utilizing this dangerous technology. Along the way, Ratchet and Clank learn valuable lessons about heroism, friendship and discovering one's own identity.

Critics Consensus

Ratchet & Clank may satisfy very young viewers, but compared to the many superior options available to families and animation enthusiasts, it offers little to truly recommend.

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

08/02/2016

1.5/5

Ratchet and Clank tries for snarky self-awareness, but the animated film offers very little in terms of story or characters.

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Josh Kupecki

Austin Chronicle

05/05/2016

0.5/5

You're better off picking up a controller and directing your own story.

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Radheyan Simonpillai

NOW Toronto

05/02/2016

2/5

The Ratchet & Clank video game series goes for easy brand extension on the big screen, repurposing old parts and plots in a space adventure that shows few signs of creative life.

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

02/03/2021

2/5

With its so-so animation and excitable nature is less a movie than a PlayStation 2 game blown up for the big screen.

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Julian Lytle

Punch Drunk Critics

01/10/2020

3/5

I have history with the characters and story, but also I think it falls into the trap of being not that amazing, just a really a good TV movie level story.

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Tom Bond

One Room With A View

04/03/2019

2/5

Most videogames aren't known for their story, and in its transition to film, Ratchet & Clank has failed to find that most crucial ingredient.

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Noah H.

@Noah85 Mar 7

Really fun! Saw it with my best friend. Don’t understand why this is rated so low. The action was fun, the animation was really well done, the voice acting was spot on, and the backstory of Ratchet was really heartwarming. It had some good humor too.

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Miroboy 2

@Miroboy Dec 10

As a fan, I rly loved it💛 I don't know why so many people hate it. I'm sad they didn't continue it.

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Nicholas C.

@BiTiX Dec 5

just play the game don’t waste your time on this-

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John K

@WQCMI Nov 3

Loved it as a kid and I still love it to this day. Yes, there are some parts that look like cringe and I don't like the idea of having Silvester Stallone in the film, because he's not the first name I'd think of when I hear "Ratchet and Clank." But if you watch it as a normal animation movie, there's some appeal. The animation is smooth, the comedy is brilliant and the story, despite some confusing changes from the 2002 PS2 game, work well for this film. Its sad how this film was a failure, but I think its for the best that nothing else came out of it ever since (Apart from 2021's Life of Pie and a trailer for a cancelled Sly Cooper film.) Bottom line, just give the film a chance.

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Mark M

@RT96555914 Jul 30

It'll be a decent film for the people who didn't play the game.... Like me

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Austin R

@RT48326545 Jul 18

Just cutscenes of the game. lazy sony.

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Synopsis

Ratchet is the last of his kind, a foolhardy lombax who grew up without a family. Clank is a pint-sized robot with more brains than brawn. After stumbling upon a weapon that can destroy entire planets, they join forces with a team of do-gooders known as the Galactic Rangers. Together, they must stop the evil alien Chairman Drek from utilizing this dangerous technology. Along the way, Ratchet and Clank learn valuable lessons about heroism, friendship and discovering one's own identity.

Director: Kevin Munroe
Producer: Kim Dent Wilder, Brad Foxhoven, David Wohl
Screenwriter: T.J. Fixman, Gerry Swallow, Kevin Munroe
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: Gramercy, Rainmaker Entertainment
Rating: PG (Some Rude Humor|Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 29, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.8M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)