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Quirky humor, plucky characters and solid slapstick make this family comedy a frenetically tasty time at the movies. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When hard times hit Swallow Falls, its townspeople can only afford to eat sardines. Flint Lockwood, a failed inventor, thinks he has the answer to the town's crisis. He builds a machine that converts water into food, and becomes a local hero when tasty treats fall from the sky like rain. But when the machine spins out of control and threatens to bury the whole world under giant mounds of food, Flint finds he may have bitten off more than he can chew.
  • Rating:
    PG (Brief Mild Language)
  • Genre:
    kids and family, fantasy, comedy, animation
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Christopher Miller, Phil Lord
  • Producer:
    Pam Marsden
  • Writer:
    Christopher Miller, Phil Lord
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Production Co:
    Sony Pictures Animation

Cast & Crew

Bill Hader
Flint Lockwood
Voice
Anna Faris
Sam Sparks
Voice
James Caan
Tim Lockwood
Voice
Andy Samberg
Brent
Voice
Bruce Campbell
Mayor Shelbourne
Voice
Mr. T
Earl Devereaux
Voice
Bobb'e J. Thompson
Cal Devereaux
Voice
Benjamin Bratt
Manny
Voice
Neil Patrick Harris
Steve
Voice
Al Roker
Patrick Patrickson
Voice
Christopher Miller
Director
Phil Lord
Director
Christopher Miller
Screenwriter
Phil Lord
Screenwriter
Pam Marsden
Producer
Yair Landau
Executive Producer
Robert Fischer
Film Editor
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music
Justin K. Thompson
Production Design
Michael Kurinsky
Art Director
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Critic Reviews for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

All Critics (144) | Top Critics (52) | Fresh (124) | Rotten (20)

  • There are many funny moments and some pleasing suspense towards the end, but as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overeating and obesity it's more likely to boost sales at the candy bar. That may be one good reason for watching it at home.

    June 27, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Evan Williams

    The Australian

  • Writer-directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have expanded a 30-page children's book by Judi and Ron Barrett into a 3D animated feature which boasts intricate design and goofy humour.

    November 26, 2009 | Rating: 3.5/5

    David Stratton

    At the Movies (Australia)

  • Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs is visually inventive and exuberant, and has some neat running gags. But its characterisations are a little disappointing.

    November 26, 2009 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

    Philippa Hawker

    The Age (Australia)

  • This 3D cartoon based on the popular children's book is sweet and fun -- not to mention a little trippy.

    November 26, 2009 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

    Paul Byrnes

    Sydney Morning Herald

  • Determined to have their cake and eat it too, writer-directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller first invite us to revel in ice cream mountains and nacho cheese fountains, then clobber us with ham-handed nutritional moralism.

    September 21, 2009 | Full Review…

    Cliff Doerksen

    Chicago Reader

  • When in movie history has the girl ever revealed her true self and become more attractive to the hero by putting on spectacles and pulling back her hair?

    September 21, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

    Steven D. Greydanus

    Decent Films Guide
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Audience Reviews for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

  • Aug 02, 2016
    A young, oddball inventor solves his ocean city's sardine surfeit by masterminding a machine that precipitates any kind of food, only to fall victim to arrogance, greed, and gluttony. Chockful of groanworthy food puns, sweet familial understanding, and well-intentioned lessons about being yourself and following your dreams.
    Alice S Super Reviewer
  • Mar 06, 2015
    For something so far out of my wheelhouse, I do have a certain level of appreciation for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Aug 26, 2014
    A hapless inventor develops a machine that makes food rain from the sky, rejuvenating his hometown's formerly sardine-based economy; things predictably get out of control. Luscious showers of cheeseburgers and avalanches of pizza, with a drizzle of smart, funny writing and a side of Mr. T as an overzealous cop make this a smorgasbord of entertainment.
    Greg S Super Reviewer
  • May 10, 2014
    From the makers of 'The Lego Movie' this is a fun animation and more adult-orientated than films like 'Rio' and 'Frozen'. I enjoyed the mad scientist story and the father/son relationship. The whole thing is missing a major villain character (the mayor isn't evil enough) but the set-up is enough to entertain throughout and the whole thing looks great. Lots of fun.
    David S Super Reviewer
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