Ratty (1994 film)

Ratty  is a 1994 British-American traditional animated film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation for Walt Disney Pictures and Martin Gates Productions.

Plot
After Getting Lost in Wild Woods, Ratty and Moley Joined the New Adventure in the Journey to Find Their Friends Old and New, Therefore, They Met Mr. Badger and Mr. Toad for the True and Loyal Friends for the Secret Adventure.

Cast

 * Richard Briers as Rat (Ratty), a Water Vole Who Lived in a Riverbank Whose a Friend of Mole (Moley).
 * Kevin Chevalia as Young Ratty
 * Susan Sheridan as Baby Ratty


 * Peter Davison as Mole (Moley), a Tired Mole Who Lived in Mole End Underground Whose a Friend of Rat (Ratty).
 * Tara Strong as Young Moley
 * Lara Jill Miller as Baby Moley


 * Imelda Staunton as Ratty‘s Mom
 * Paul Winchell as Ratty’s Dad
 * Jim Cummings as Grandpa Mole
 * Sally Field as Moley’s Mom
 * Tate Donovan as Moley’s Dad
 * Samantha Eggar as Madame Elissa, a Human Whoever is a a Main Villain.
 * Matt Frewer as Grandpa Vole
 * Paul Eddington as Badger
 * Hugh Laurie as Toad
 * Tom Kenny as Christopher Dale
 * Rob Rackstraw as Robert Wood Johnson
 * Frank Welker as Dogs/Cats/Wolf/Birds/Swan/Homeless Cat
 * Ken Sansom as Henry Muck (Young Adult)
 * Alan Young as Grandpa Badger
 * Rip Taylor as Jeremy Johnson
 * Christopher Lloyd as Kerosene

Development
In 1991, Martin Gates wanted to do 3 films mostly like Mole’s Christmas, The Wind in Willows: The First Adventure, and Crystal Mine. He wanted to do the film which the same title where he will be creating, but the Disney film directors (Jamie Mitchell and Karl Geurs) joined the collaboration team for filming between 1992-1993. the title was revealed to be called Ratty, however the editors edited the video and sounds to make the film’s actions were made to be created.

Releases
Ratty was planned to be released by Universal Pictures on August 5, 1994, but it was moved to different release dates to avoid the competition with the film The Little Rascals. Walt Disney Pictures took over in North America and United Kingdom, and released the film on November 4 of the same year. as the result that Universal Pictures released it internationally, Miramax International released the film in other countries (like Brazil, Russia, Germany, and Ukraine).

Marketing
The teaser trailer was released on September 13, 1993, the official trailer was released on February 14, 1994 on Valentine’s Day.

The merchandise comes with puzzles, plush items, toys, keepsakes, and more.

Box Office
Ratty grossed $900 million in United States and Canada, the film also grossed $930 million in other countries.

Reception
Critics say that “the film was received grade “A+” for most quite unforgettable and great film features two anthropomorphic animals make friends with the animals and people, they spend on the adventure and some great journeys which without escaping from the evil lady. The Wind in the Willows prequel sounded very great and astonishing, and however the film did really good.” as the film was given the approval rating of “99%” which it is 10/10.