Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Kernel Score: 82% · 12,932 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 2012-11-01
Runtime: 101 minutes
Is Wreck-It Ralph worth watching?
Worth watching. A bright, funny animated comedy about an arcade-game villain who wants to be a hero. It's packed with video-game cameos and a warm friendship story, and works for kids and gamers alike.
Watch it if you
- grew up with arcade and video games
- want a funny, warm family film
- like underdog stories
Skip it if you
- don't care for video-game jokes
- want a deeper story
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Wreck-It Ralph
- 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
Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys. Wanting to prove he can be a good guy and not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game and lands in Hero's Duty, a first-person shooter where he helps the game's hero battle against alien invaders. He later enters Sugar Rush, a kart racing game set on tracks made of candies, cookies and other sweets. There, Ralph meets Vanellope von Schweetz who has learned that her game is faced with a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph may have inadvertently started.
Wreck-It Ralph parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Wreck-It Ralph is a Disney animated adventure about a video-game villain seeking acceptance, with mild cartoon peril and bullying themes.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Cartoon video-game violence including a first-person-shooter alien battle and racing crashes, none graphic.
- Products & purchases: Moderate — Heavy product placement and references to real and fictional video games/arcade brands.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Wreck-It Ralph
If you liked Wreck-It Ralph, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) — 82%: The sequel, taking the same pair into the internet.
- Zootopia (2016) — 87%: Fast, funny animated world with a smart message.
- The Lego Movie (2014) — 85%: Clever, joke-packed adventure built from toys.
- Big Hero 6 (2014) — 88%: Warm, funny animated adventure with a lovable sidekick.
- Toy Story (1995) — 96%: The animated classic about toys with feelings.
- Inside Out (2015) — 89%: Funny, emotional animation about feelings.
Director
Cast
- John C. Reilly as Wreck-It Ralph (voice)
- Sarah Silverman as Vanellope von Schweetz (voice)
- Jack McBrayer as Fix-It Felix Jr. (voice)
- Jane Lynch as Sergeant Tamora Jean Calhoun (voice)
- Alan Tudyk as King Candy / Turbo (voice)
- Rich Moore as Sour Bill / Zangief (voice)
- Raymond S. Persi as Gene / Zombie (voice)
- Mindy Kaling as Taffyta Muttonfudge (voice)
- Jamie Elman as Rancis Fluggerbutter (voice)
- Adam Carolla as Wynnchel (voice)
Wreck-It Ralph FAQ
Is Wreck-It Ralph worth watching?
Worth watching. A bright, funny animated comedy about an arcade-game villain who wants to be a hero. It's packed with video-game cameos and a warm friendship story, and works for kids and gamers alike.
Where can I watch Wreck-It Ralph?
In the US you can stream Wreck-It Ralph on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Wreck-It Ralph OK for kids?
Wreck-It Ralph is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Wreck-It Ralph is a Disney animated adventure about a video-game villain seeking acceptance, with mild cartoon peril and bullying themes.
What movies are like Wreck-It Ralph?
If you liked Wreck-It Ralph, try Ralph Breaks the Internet, Zootopia, The Lego Movie and Big Hero 6.