Review of The Rugrats Movie (1998) by Ethan L — 16 Jun 2014

Haven't seen since theaters. Didn't like it because it was more adult and dark than the series ever was.

This review of The Rugrats Movie (1998) was written by Ethan L on 16 Jun 2014.

The Rugrats Movie has generally received mixed reviews.

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