Rugrats in Paris: The Movie

Right now you can watch Rugrats in Paris: The Movie in the US on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, and in the UK on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. E. G. Daily leads a cast with real comic timing. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on fuboTV.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie is worth clearing space for. Rugrats in Paris: The Movie gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. A group of rambunctious toddlers travel a trip to Paris. As they journey from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, they learn new lessons about trust, loyalty and love. E. G. Daily and Christine Cavanaugh lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2000. The timing in Rugrats in Paris: The Movie is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Rugrats in Paris: The Movie is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. E. G. Daily's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.