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Who Framed Roger Rabbit

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Down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) gets hired by cartoon producer R.K. Maroon (Alan Tilvern) to investigate an adultery scandal involving Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner), the sultry wife of Maroon's biggest star, Roger Rabbit (Charles Fleischer). But when Marvin Acme (Stubby Kaye), Jessica's alleged paramour and the owner of Toontown, is found murdered, the villainous Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd) vows to catch and destroy Roger.
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit is an innovative and entertaining film that features a groundbreaking mix of live action and animation, with a touching and original story to boot.

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Christy Lemire ChristyLemire.com Technology has advanced significantly since 1988, but Roger Rabbit doesn't just hold up, it wows. Rated: 3/4 May 29, 2018 Full Review Sheila Benson Los Angeles Times For audiences who grew up with cartoons as a natural part of their moviegoing, the shock may not be the mix of live and animated folk--it may come from the truly revolutionary sight of great icons of rival studios cheerfully rubbing shoulders. Jul 30, 2013 Full Review Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer Imagine watching cartoon characters and relating to them as if they were flesh-and-blood instead of paint-and-ink. This is the slap-happy effect of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and - please - a 24-carrot salute to director Robert Zemeckis. Rated: 4/4 Jul 30, 2013 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an audacious premise that’s employed to seamless and often enthralling effect... Rated: 3.5/4 Apr 13, 2024 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Who Framed Roger Rabbit? rockets from start to finish in a manner that not only seems tremendously innovative, but effortless as well. Rated: 10/10 Apr 12, 2024 Full Review Dilys Powell Punch I find Who Framed Roger Rabbit a deplorable development in the possibilities of animation -- and a melancholy waste of the gifts of one of our most gifted actors. Oct 2, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerod S Roger Rabbit was groundbreaking technology - a cartoon interacting with a real life Private Investigator. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review Khaliel P Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) remains a groundbreaking achievement, blending live action and animation with unmatched creativity. Beyond its revolutionary visuals, the film dared to mix adult themes into a family setting and became unique for uniting Disney, Warner Bros, and Tex Avery in one universe — something never repeated. Despite later attempts like Space Jam, its magic endures, thanks to its sharp storytelling, unforgettable characters like Jessica Rabbit, and the seamless illusion that cartoons and humans coexist. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/25 Full Review Kyle M A one-of-a-kind, bold crowd-pleasing classic with a mixed balance of two contrasting genres when investigating toons in a noir narrative, enlightening both associated enjoyments in an innovative vision that delights over cheekily decent toleration. (B) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/25 Full Review Randy H Uno de los mejores comedias de los 80 siento que hay más que averiguar Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review BRENDEN J Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a great classic comedy that had me laugh out loud! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $152,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Down-on-his-luck private eye Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins) gets hired by cartoon producer R.K. Maroon (Alan Tilvern) to investigate an adultery scandal involving Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner), the sultry wife of Maroon's biggest star, Roger Rabbit (Charles Fleischer). But when Marvin Acme (Stubby Kaye), Jessica's alleged paramour and the owner of Toontown, is found murdered, the villainous Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd) vows to catch and destroy Roger.
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Producer
Robert Watts, Frank Marshall
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
Distributor
Touchstone Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 21, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$152.8M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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