The Ren & Stimpy Movie (2000)

The Ren & Stimpy Movie is a 2000 American direct-to-video animated comedy film based on the Nickelodeon animated television series The Ren & Stimpy Show. The film was directed by John Kricfalusi, the creator of the series, and written by Kricfalusi and Eric Kaplan. It was produced by Nickelodeon Movies and Spümcø, the latter of which Kricfalusi founded. The film follows Ren Höek and Stimpy J. Cat as they journey from their home in Nowhere to search for Stimpy's father in Hollywood.
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was released direct-to-video on August 8, 2000. The film received mixed reviews from critics.
== Plot: ==
Ren Höek and Stimpy J. Cat are two friends who live in the city of Nowhere. One day, Stimpy's father, Stinky Wizzleteats, comes to visit Stimpy and tells him that he is moving to Hollywood to become a star. Stimpy is heartbroken and decides to go with his father. Ren and Stimpy set out on a journey to Hollywood to find Stinky.
== Distributed: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was released direct-to-video on August 8, 2000.
== Soundtrack: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie features a score composed by Mark Mothersbaugh. The film also features songs performed by artists such as Ween, Beck, andThey Might Be Giants.
== Animation: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was animated by Spümcø, the animation studio founded by John Kricfalusi.
== Trailers: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was promoted with a trailer that was included on Nickelodeon's The Ren & Stimpy Show: Season 5 DVD release.
== Dialogue: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie features dialogue recorded by the show's original voice cast.
== Production: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was produced by Nickelodeon Movies and Spümcø. The film was directed by John Kricfalusi, the creator of the series, and written by Kricfalusi and Eric Kaplan.
== Development: ==
The idea for The Ren & Stimpy Movie came about after John Kricfalusi was approached by Nickelodeon about the possibility of making a feature-length film based on The Ren & Stimpy Show. Kricfalusi agreed to make the film if he was given complete creative control.
== Casting: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie features the show's original voice cast. Billy West voices Ren, while John Kricfalusi voices Stimpy.
== Release: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was released direct-to-video on August 8, 2000.
== Screening: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was screened at the 2000 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.
== Home media: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was released on DVD on November 7, 2000.
== Reception: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie received mixed reviews from critics. The film holds a 50% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 14 reviews.
== Box office: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was not released in theaters and did not gross any box office revenue.
== Accolades: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie was nominated for the 2001 Annie Award for Best Home Entertainment Production.
== Legacy: ==
The Ren & Stimpy Movie is considered to be the last project on which John Kricfalusi worked before he was fired from Nickelodeon.