Rango (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Rango is a 2011 animated comedy directed by Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and Timothy Olyphant. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $245.7 million worldwide on a $135 million budget. It won 3 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2012. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Gore Verbinski
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $135M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rango About?
The premise of Rango without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A timid pet chameleon, Rango, unexpectedly finds himself in the lawless desert town of Dirt. Mistaken for a hero, he assumes the role of sheriff and is thrust into a series of action-packed and humorous situations. As he navigates this wild frontier, Rango confronts danger and deception, ultimately discovering hidden courage and transforming from an accidental imposter into a genuine champion.
Rango Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- anthropomorphism
- sheriff
- chameleon
- lizard
- duel
- gunslinger
- snake
- posse
- gun
- water
- desert
- water shortage
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- rattlesnake
- bank
- cgi animation
- lie
- robbery
- tortoise
- owl
- pistol
- undertaker
- cactus
- turtle
- saloon
- bank robbery
- anthropomorphic animal
- cowboy
- rango character
- animal character name as title
- clock strikes twelve
- clock tower
- dragonfly
- bat
- liar revealed
- computer animation
- no opening credits
- blockbuster
- corrupt mayor
- reference to ed wood
- near drowning
- betrayal
- cruelty
- revelation
- deception
- peril
- roadkill
- western world
- social decay
- furry
- good versus evil
Where to Watch Rango
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Rango Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Isla Fisher and Timothy Olyphant. Directed by Gore Verbinski.
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Director Gore Verbinski
Rango Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rango 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.7 /5
9.2K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Rango Plot Summary
What happens in Rango 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
A pet chameleon, voiced by Johnny Depp, finds himself stranded in the vast Mojave Desert after his terrarium accidentally falls from his owner’s vehicle. In his quest for survival, he encounters an armadillo named Roadkill (voiced by Alfred Molina), who is on a journey to discover the elusive Spirit of the West. Roadkill sends the thirsty chameleon on a path to the town of Dirt, where he can find water.
During his trek through the desert, he narrowly escapes the clutches of a menacing red-tailed hawk and experiences a surreal nightmare. He eventually meets the rancher’s daughter, Beans (voiced by Isla Fisher), a desert iguana who takes him to the Old West town of Dirt, filled with a variety of desert animals.
Full summary
The whole story of Rango, scene by scene
Rango Box Office & Budget
Rango grossed $245.7 million worldwide on a $135 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $123.5 million came from the US and Canada and $122.2 million (50%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$245.7M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $123.5M
- International
- $122.2M
- Budget
- $135M
Rango Awards & Nominations
Rango won 3 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2012.
3 wins4 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2012 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Animated Feature
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Annie Awards 2012 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Animated Feature
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BAFTA 2012 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Animated Film – Gore Verbinski
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Golden Globes 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature Film
Rango Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Rango (2011) Trailer
How Well Do You Know Rango?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What event leaves Rango stranded in the Mojave Desert?
Rango Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “馬拉高” and “ランゴ おしゃべりカメレオンの不思議な冒険”.
- Also known as
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- 馬拉高
- ランゴ おしゃべりカメレオンの不思議な冒険
- Ράνγκο
- Rango: Tắc Kè Bông
- ランゴ
- 兰戈
- Ранго
- רנגו
- แรงโก้ ฮีโร่ทะเลทราย
- 랭고
- 飆風雷哥
- رنگو
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- رانجو, რანგო
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Rango FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Rango, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rango?
Rango runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Rango released?
Rango was released on March 4, 2011.
Who directed Rango?
Rango was directed by Gore Verbinski.
More films by Gore Verbinski Who is in the cast of Rango?
Rango stars Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher and Timothy Olyphant.
Where can I watch Rango?
In the US, Rango is streaming on Hoopla, Kanopy and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Rango make at the box office?
Rango grossed $245.7 million worldwide ($123.5 million domestic, $122.2 million international) on a budget of $135 million.
How is Rango rated?
Rango has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Rango win?
Rango won 3 awards from 4 nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2012.
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