Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
Kernel Score: 86% · 6,083 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Fantasy, Animation, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1988-06-22
Runtime: 104 minutes
Is Who Framed Roger Rabbit worth watching?
Must-watch. A tired private detective must clear a cartoon rabbit of murder in a Los Angeles where toons and humans live side by side. The mix of live action and animation is still astonishing, and the film noir plot is smart and funny.
Watch it if you
- love animation and film-noir parody
- want a family film adults will also enjoy
- admire inventive filmmaking
Skip it if you
- have very young children, as some scenes are dark
- dislike silly slapstick
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
'Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a PG-rated animated/live-action noir mystery involving murder suspicion and a femme fatale toon.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A murder mystery plot with a villain and mental breakdown themes provides moderate cartoon-noir tension, fitting the PG rating.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — The femme fatale character Jessica Rabbit provides mild suggestive content typical of the PG rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Who Framed Roger Rabbit
If you liked Who Framed Roger Rabbit, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Zootopia (2016) — 87%: Animated detective story set in a clever world
- Chinatown (1974) — 87%: The classic noir that the film echoes
- L.A. Confidential (1997) — 89%: Smart, stylish Los Angeles mystery
- Back to the Future (1985) — 95%: Zemeckis's other inventive, funny blockbuster
- The Maltese Falcon (1941) — 88%: Original noir detective classic
- The Great Mouse Detective (1986) — 77%: Disney animated detective story
Director
Cast
- Bob Hoskins as Eddie Valiant
- Christopher Lloyd as Judge Doom
- Joanna Cassidy as Dolores
- Charles Fleischer as Roger Rabbit / Benny The Cab / Greasy / Psycho (voice)
- Kathleen Turner as Jessica Rabbit (voice) (uncredited)
- Stubby Kaye as Marvin Acme
- Alan Tilvern as R.K. Maroon
- Richard LeParmentier as Lt. Santino
- Lou Hirsch as Baby Herman (voice)
- Betsy Brantley as Jessica's Performance Model
Who Framed Roger Rabbit FAQ
Is Who Framed Roger Rabbit worth watching?
Must-watch. A tired private detective must clear a cartoon rabbit of murder in a Los Angeles where toons and humans live side by side. The mix of live action and animation is still astonishing, and the film noir plot is smart and funny.
Where can I watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
In the US you can stream Who Framed Roger Rabbit on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Who Framed Roger Rabbit OK for kids?
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a PG-rated animated/live-action noir mystery involving murder suspicion and a femme fatale toon.
What movies are like Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
If you liked Who Framed Roger Rabbit, try Zootopia, Chinatown, L.A. Confidential and Back to the Future.