Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a 2009 animated comedy directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord, starring Bruce Campbell, Bill Hader and Anna Faris. It is inspired by Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett and Ron Barrett. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $243 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2010. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Chris Miller and Phil Lord
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs About?
The premise of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a small town, young inventor Flint Lockwood strives to solve world hunger with an innovative invention. However, his machine unexpectedly transforms the weather, causing food to rain from the sky. The whimsical and chaotic downpour brings both delight and challenges for the townspeople as they navigate the unusual phenomenon and its hilarious consequences.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Cast
Bruce Campbell leads the cast, with Bill Hader and Anna Faris. Directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord.
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Co-director Chris Miller - Co-director Phil Lord
More from Chris Miller and Phil Lord
More films directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord, best-rated first: Project Hail Mary, The LEGO Movie, 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 66% User score
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Plot Summary
What happens in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Flint Lockwood, an ambitious and creative young scientist, lives in the quaint island community of Swallow Falls, located in the Atlantic Ocean. The town’s economy has become stagnant as it solely relies on sardines, leading to a culinary landscape that has left the townsfolk weary of these oily fish. Fueled by a desire to revitalize the local gastronomy, Flint invents the Flint Lockwood Diatonic Super Mutating Dynamic Food Replicator (FLDSMDFR), a groundbreaking device that can turn water into food.
Full summary
The whole story of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, scene by scene
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Box Office & Budget
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs grossed $243 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 2.4 times what it cost. $124.9 million came from the US and Canada and $118.1 million (49%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$243M
2.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $124.9M
- International
- $118.1M
- Budget
- $100M
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Awards & Nominations
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs earned 3 award nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2010. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Annie Awards 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Golden Globes 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature Film
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 2 trailers and 11 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Featurette Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs - Meet Flint
- Featurette Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs "Sam Sparks" Featurette
- Featurette Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs featurette
How Well Do You Know Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Flint Lockwood invent to transform water into food?
Cars in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2 cars on screen: the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport and the unknown.
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1990 Pontiac Trans Sport Important role -
unknown Background role
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Also Known As
48 alternative titles, including “Облачно, возможны осадки в виде фрикаделек!” and “食破天惊”.
- Also known as
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- Облачно, возможны осадки в виде фрикаделек!
- 食破天惊
- 美食风球
- Oblacno, sem-tam fasirky
- 美食从天而降
- 하늘에서 음식이 내린다면
- 하늘에서 음식이 내린다면 1
- Cơn Mưa Thịt Viên
- 食破天驚
- Skýjað með kjötbollum á köflum
- くもりときどきミートボール
- Wolkig mit Aussicht auf Fleischbällchen
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- Det regner med frikadeller
- Piovono polpette
- Tempête de boulettes géantes
- Облачно, возможны осадки в виде фрикаделек
- Köfte Yağmuru
- Chovem Almôndegas
- Det regnar köttbullar
- Zataženo, občas trakaře
- Het Regent Gehaktballen
- Lluvia de albóndigas
- 天降美食
- Oblačno, miestami fašírky
- Derült égből fasírt
- גשם של פלאפל
- Klopsiki i inne zjawiska pogodowe
- Poutapilviä ja lihapullakuuroja
- Det Regner Kjøttboller
- Βρέχει Κεφτέδες
- มหัศจรรย์ลูกชิ้นตกทะลุมิติ
- Stă să plouă cu chiftele
- Мінлива хмарність, часом фрикадельки
- Tá Chovendo Hambúrguer
- Il pleut des hamburgers
- Облачно, с кюфтета
- Падаће ћуфте
- Lluvia de Hamburguesas
- ابری با احتمال بارش کوفته قلقلی
- Oblačno s ćuftama
- Debesuota, numatoma mėsos kukulių kruša
- Oblačno z mesnimi kroglicami
- Hanburgesa Zaparrada
- Taevast sajab lihapalle
- Pluja de mandonguilles
- 美食風球
- غائم مع فرصة لتساقط كرات اللحم
- Het regent gehaktballen, მოღრუბლულობა, შესაძლებელია ნალექი ფრიკადელების სახით
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs?
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs released?
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs was released on September 18, 2009.
Who directed Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs?
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs was directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord.
More films by Chris Miller Who is in the cast of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs?
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs stars Bruce Campbell, Bill Hader and Anna Faris.
How much did Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs make at the box office?
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs grossed $243 million worldwide ($124.9 million domestic, $118.1 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs rated?
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has 66 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Was Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs nominated for any awards?
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs have a post-credit scene?
No. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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