Your Friend the Rat

About Your Friend the Rat

Your Friend the Rat is a 2007 animated short film by Pixar, which is featured in the Ratatouille DVD and Blu-ray. This fascinating 11-minute short film provides an amusing and educational 'rat's eye' perspective on rats' history of getting a bad rap among humans while showing their historically significant, interesting life and their relationship with humans.

Making / Production

Directed by Jim Capobianco, the short combines a variety of animation techniques, including 2D animation, CGI, and live-action footage. The film was initially developed as an extra for the Ratatouille DVD, but it gained popularity, making it one of Pixar's notable short films.

Actors

• Patton Oswalt: He voiced Remy, the rat hero who educates viewers about the history and role of rats in society, infusing the character with wit and charm.
• Peter Sohn: Sohn voiced Emile, Remy's lovable and optimistic brother - he brought warmth and humor to the role, making Emile an endearing character.
• Lou Romano: Romano lent his voice to Linguini, adding to the humorous script with an engaging performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• First of a Kind: Your Friend the Rat was the first Pixar short to feature the characters from the film in which it was released.
• Mixed Media: The short is unique for being the first Pixar work to incorporate traditional animation and live-action visual effects.

Awards

Pixar's Your Friend the Rat won the 'Best Animated Short Subject' at the 35th Annie Awards in 2007.

Quotes

• "You know, if you just take a second to look at the world from a rat's perspective, your life might seem a whole lot better."
• "Humans don't just have history, you know. Rats do too."

Music, Soundtrack

• Alexandre Desplat: The renowned composer contributed to the music of this short film, adding a unique and captivating sonic landscape that complements the storytelling.