IMDb > Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 51 | slideshow) Videos (see all 34 NEW)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) -- Inspired by the children's book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) -- Clip: Jell-o-mold
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) -- Anna Faris's thoughts on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs at Comic-Con 2009.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) -- A scientist trying to solve world hunger encounters a problem of global proportions, as food begins to fall from the sky.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) -- Trailer for this animated comedy about a man who learns how to turn water into food

Overview

User Rating:
7.5/10   4,006 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 60% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Directors:
Phil Lord
Chris Miller
Writers:
Judi Barrett (book)
Ron Barrett (book)
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
18 September 2009 (USA) more
Genre:
Animation | Family more
Tagline:
Prepare to get served
Plot:
The most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children's book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain. | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
(479 articles)
Box Office: An Indie Racks Up Some ‘Precious’ Per Screen Totals
 (From The Flickcast. 9 November 2009, 9:15 AM, PST)

Rent Meatballs free
 (From JoBlo. 9 November 2009, 2:29 AM, PST)

User Comments:
Possibly the funniest animated movie I've ever seen more (47 total)
US Showtimes:
Culver Plaza Theatres 12:00pm | 2:00 | 4:00 | 6:00 (personalize) more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
more
MPAA:
Rated PG for brief mild language.
Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Based on the best selling children's book of the same name. more
Quotes:
Flint Lockwood: It's okay... it's just pain. more
Soundtrack:
Raining Sunshine more

FAQ

A Note Regarding Spoilers
Would it be possible to produce food from pure chemicals, as Flint does?
What is this movie about?
more
34 out of 52 people found the following comment useful.
Possibly the funniest animated movie I've ever seen, 19 September 2009
9/10
Author: Rare Addict from United States

Just to set the record straight, I'm not a fan of most non-Disney Animation, non-Pixar animated films being released these days, and even my faith in the former was just recently renewed with last year's Bolt (which has topped Pulp Fiction as my personal favorite movie of all time). Sure, every once in a while, a brilliant piece such as Coraline will come along, but honestly, I find that to be one of the relatively few exceptions from this decade. So, with that said, I initially wasn't looking forward to seeing Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. What further detracted from my excitement were the trailers, which led me to believe that the film was going to be strictly targeted towards children. Having just seen the film, though, I am happy to say that all of my fears were put to rest.

Visually, this is perhaps one of the most spectacular animated movies I've ever seen, with literally every frame being a feast for the eyes. There were moments, especially throughout the movie's undeniably thrilling climax, in which my jaw just dropped in amazement. Not to throw in so much hyperbole, but this truly is one of the best animated films in terms of pure eye candy. While there's so much else in this movie to enjoy, the visuals alone make it worth the price of admission.

The vocal performances in Cloudy are some of the most impressive ones I've heard in quite some time. Both Bill Hader and Anna Faris as Flint and Sam, respectively, capture the essence of these two socially-awkward, smarter-than-you-might-think type of characters perfectly. Overall, I felt these two characters had some real chemistry, and as a result, I thoroughly enjoyed watching their relationship evolve throughout the course of the film. Mr. T is also terrific as the city cop, Earl, delivering some of the most gut-bustingly hilarious lines in the entire film. With that said, this is quite possibly the funniest animated movie that I've ever seen. To put it simply, there were a couple of moments in which I literally thought that I was going to be ill.

I walked out of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs with very much the same feeling as I did with '08's aforementioned Bolt: astonished by how mediocre I initially expected the film to be, and how enjoyable it actually ended up being. The only thing keeping this film from getting a 10/10 in my book is – even with the few scenes that managed to tug at my heartstrings - the lack of an emotional punch powerful enough to get me choked up. However, given the film's quirky nature, I view that as a mild complaint at best. Go see it, folks.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (47 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
So much movie references water-colour
Critics, did we watch the same movie? tsawjs74
One of the Best Movies Ever! naumann
My mom used to read this to me - Loved it sunnyhearts-73
STEVE! Notez21
Question stitch-99
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Monster House The Polar Express Chicken Little Ratatouille Stardust
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Animation section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.