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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
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Directed by Christopher Miller, Phil Lord. With Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan.
66.7/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed?
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTInventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling fo…
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Release snapshot for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
MoviHero lists September 17, 2009 as the release date for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Christopher Miller, Phil Lord are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Bill Hader as Flint Lockwood (voice), Anna Faris as Sam Sparks (voice), James Caan as Tim Lockwood (voice), Andy Samberg as "Baby" Brent (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 17, 2009
GenresFamily · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 30m
DirectorsChristopher Miller, Phil Lord
CastBill Hader as Flint Lockwood (voice), Anna Faris as Sam Sparks (voice), James Caan as Tim Lockwood (voice), Andy Samberg as "Baby" Brent (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs runs 1h 30m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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TMDB: 66.7/100 (6.672/10) from 6,694 votes. Updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
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Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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voiceFlint LockwoodFlint Lockwood in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), played by Bill Hader.Open character guide voiceSam SparksSam Sparks in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), played by Anna Faris.Open character guide voiceTim LockwoodTim Lockwood in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009), played by James Caan.Open character guide
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