Ralph Breaks the Internet
Ralph Breaks the Internet

Ralph Breaks the Internet

2018Movie112 minEnglish

Video game bad guy Ralph and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz must risk it all by traveling to the World Wide Web in search of a replacement part to save Vanellope's video game, Sugar Rush. In way over their heads, Ralph and Vanellope rely on the citizens of the internet — the netizens — to help navigate their way, including an entrepreneur named Yesss, who is the head algorithm and the heart and soul of trend-making site BuzzzTube.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic69/100
Google Users82%
Director: Rich Moore, Phil JohnstonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Six years after the events of Wreck-It Ralph, video game "Fix-It Felix Jr." is still a hit, but its arcade is being retired. Ralph and Vanellope discover a Wi-Fi router has been installed in the arcade, allowing them access to the internet. When Vanellope's game console breaks, they venture into the vast world of the internet to find a replacement part. Their journey through the digital realm exposes them to new characters, online trends, and the overwhelming nature of the web.

Critical Reception

Ralph Breaks the Internet was a commercial success, earning generally positive reviews from critics. While some found its plot slightly less focused than its predecessor, many praised its visual creativity, humor, and the heartfelt exploration of female friendship. The film was particularly noted for its clever integration of various internet culture elements and its strong voice cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually dazzling and packed with internet humor, though some narrative threads feel underdeveloped.
  • A heartwarming sequel that excels in its exploration of friendship and the complexities of the online world.
  • Delivers laughs and emotional depth, even if it sometimes struggles to balance its many ideas.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor, vibrant animation, and its positive message about friendship. Many appreciated the creative depiction of the internet and the relatable themes of personal growth and connection.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 76th Golden Globe Awards and the 91st Academy Awards.

Fun Fact

The film features a popular scene where Vanellope meets all the Disney Princesses, who are all voiced by their original actresses (or soundalikes where necessary), and they discover a shared experience of being rescued by men.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Six years after "Ralph" and "Vanellope" put paid to the aspirations of the evil "Candy King", she's getting a bit tired and restless with their daily life in the arcade. He decides that he can use the internet to make her "Sugar Rush" game ...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Great watch, will watch again, and do recommend. Even if you haven't seen the first one, you can watch this just fine. As much as I like this movie, the best part is by far the cg animated Disney Princesses: what a good tease for new ...
r96sk

r96sk

Marginally exceeds the original, at least in my eyes. The internet setting works way better than the video game world. Don't get me wrong, I very much enjoyed <em>'Wreck-It Ralph'</em>. I just think this one feels much more relatable, th...
Gimly

Gimly

Gets right into the "Internet" part of _Ralph Breaks the Internet_ real early in the piece, and scarcely plods along ever-after. I was surprised that I enjoyed the first _Wreck-It Ralph_ movie, but I was expecting a step down in quality for...