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Wreck-It Ralph (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Wreck-It Ralph is a 2012 animated comedy directed by Rich Moore, starring John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $471.2 million worldwide on a $165 million budget. It won 3 awards from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Rich Moore
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $165M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Wreck-It Ralph About?
The premise of Wreck-It Ralph without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A video game bad guy named Ralph is tired of being the villain. He leaves his own game, fixing the building he’s meant to wreck, and sets off on a journey to find his place in the arcade. Along the way, he encounters unexpected allies and confronts a dangerous threat that puts the entire arcade at risk. Ralph must discover his true potential and prove that even a bad guy can be a hero.
Wreck-It Ralph Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- single player
- nintendo wii
- nintendo 3ds
- nintendo ds
- side scrolling
- platform game
- based on film
- wreck it ralph character
- vanellope von schweetz character
- movie tie in video game
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Cast & crew
Wreck-It Ralph Cast
John C. Reilly leads the cast, with Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch. Directed by Rich Moore; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Rich Moore
From the director
More from Rich Moore
More films directed by Rich Moore, best-rated first: Zootopia, Ralph Breaks the Internet and Duck Dodgers in Attack of the Drones.
Ratings
Wreck-It Ralph Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wreck-It Ralph 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
2.5K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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Plot
Wreck-It Ralph Plot Summary
What happens in Wreck-It Ralph 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
When the doors of Litwak’s Arcade close for the day, the characters from various video games step out of their designated roles and convene at a hub known as Game Central Station. Among these characters is Wreck-It Ralph, voiced by John C. Reilly, who is the misunderstood villain of the platform game Fix-It Felix, Jr.. Frustrated with being an outcast, Ralph becomes determined to change his reputation after being excluded from his game’s 30th-anniversary celebration. He believes that earning a medal will gain him the respect he desires.
Full summary
The whole story of Wreck-It Ralph, scene by scene
Box office
Wreck-It Ralph Box Office & Budget
Wreck-It Ralph grossed $471.2 million worldwide on a $165 million budget, 2.9 times what it cost. $189.4 million came from the US and Canada and $281.8 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$471.2M
2.9× its budget
- US & Canada
- $189.4M
- International
- $281.8M
- Budget
- $165M
US & Canada 40%
Rest of the world 60%
Awards
Wreck-It Ralph Awards & Nominations
Wreck-It Ralph won 3 awards from 5 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination.
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Critics' Choice 2013 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Animated Feature
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Artios Awards 2013 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Animation Feature
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Annie Awards 2013 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Animated Feature
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Golden Globes 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature Film
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Oscars 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film – Rich Moore
Videos
Wreck-It Ralph Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Wreck-It Ralph Trailer
- Trailer Wreck-It Ralph Official International Trailer #1 (2012) Disney Animated Movie HD
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Wreck-It Ralph?
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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Details
Wreck-It Ralph Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Wreck-It Ralph 3D” and “Shugâ Rasshu”.
- Also known as
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- Wreck-It Ralph 3D
- Shugâ Rasshu
- Rompe Ralph: 1
- Wreck-It Ralph 1
- Ralph Spaccatutto
- Ralph reichts
- ראלף ההורס
- ¡Rompe Ralph!
- Vilde Rolf
- 无敌破坏王
- Força Ralph
- Rontó Ralph
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- Les Mondes de Ralph
- Ральф
- Räyhä-Ralf
- Röjar-Ralf
- Ralph Demolka
- Raubíř Ralf
- ราล์ฟ วายร้ายหัวใจฮีโร่
- Rive-Rolf
- Oyunbozan Ralph
- Ραλφ: Η Επόμενη Πίστα
- シュガー・ラッシュ
- 주먹왕 랄프
- Ralph Rozbi-to
- Ральф-руйнівник
- Ralph Strică-Tot
- Разбивачът Ралф
- Detona Ralph
- 無敵破壞王
- Ralph, el demoledor
- Разбијач Ралф
- En Ralph, el destructor
- رالف خرابکار
- Krš i lom
- Ralfs-postītājs
- Ralfas Griovėjas
- رالف المدمر
- Razbijač Ralph
- Ralph Đập Phá
- Lammutaja Ralf, რალფი
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FAQ
Wreck-It Ralph FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Wreck-It Ralph, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wreck-It Ralph?
Wreck-It Ralph runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Wreck-It Ralph released?
Wreck-It Ralph was released on November 2, 2012.
Who directed Wreck-It Ralph?
Wreck-It Ralph was directed by Rich Moore.
More films by Rich Moore Who is in the cast of Wreck-It Ralph?
Wreck-It Ralph stars John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer and Jane Lynch, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Wreck-It Ralph make at the box office?
Wreck-It Ralph grossed $471.2 million worldwide ($189.4 million domestic, $281.8 million international) on a budget of $165 million.
How is Wreck-It Ralph rated?
Wreck-It Ralph has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
What awards did Wreck-It Ralph win?
Wreck-It Ralph won 3 awards from 5 nominations, including Best Animated Feature at the Critics' Choice 2013.
Does Wreck-It Ralph have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Wreck-It Ralph has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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