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Rango
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Directed by Gore Verbinski. With Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Ned Beatty.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When Rango, a lost family pet, accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging Western town of Dirt, the theater-loving lizard suddenly finds himself the newly appointed sheriff. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt and uncover the truth behind a looming water crisis—before his act catches up with him.
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6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen Rango, a lost family pet, accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging Western town of Dirt, the theater-loving lizard suddenly finds himself the newly appoi…
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MoviHero lists March 2, 2011 as the release date for Rango. Gore Verbinski is the listed director. The listed cast includes Johnny Depp as Rango / Lars (voice), Isla Fisher as Beans (voice), Ned Beatty as Mayor (voice), Bill Nighy as Rattlesnake Jake (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 2, 2011
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation · Western
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorGore Verbinski
CastJohnny Depp as Rango / Lars (voice), Isla Fisher as Beans (voice), Ned Beatty as Mayor (voice), Bill Nighy as Rattlesnake Jake (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Rango runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 7,431 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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“'Rango' is typically one of those movies that can't quite be categorized into this or that little genre of comedy.”
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“Honestly, I wasn't excited to see this film.”
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“An enjoyable film that gives us, perhaps, more than we could have hoped for.”
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“Control the water, and you control everything.”
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