The Simpsons Movie (2007)

After Homer pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.

Director:

David Silverman

Writers:

James L. Brooks (screenplay), Matt Groening (screenplay)

Stars:

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 33 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Itchy / Barney / Grampa / Stage Manager / Krusty the Clown / Mayor Quimby / Mayor's Aide / Multi-Eyed Squirrel / Panicky Man / Sideshow Mel / Mr. Teeny / EPA Official / Kissing Cop / Bear / Boy on Phone / NSA Worker / Officer / Santa's Little Helper / Squeaky-Voiced Teen / Groundskeeper Willie (voice)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson / Selma Bouvier / Patty Bouvier (voice)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Ralph Wiggum / Nelson Muntz / Todd Flanders / TV Daughter / Woman on Phone (voice)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria	...	Professor Frink / Comic Book Guy / Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Lou / Carl / Cletus / Bumblebee Man / Male EPA Worker / Dome Depot Announcer / Kissing Cop / Carnival Barker / Counter Man / Apu / Drederick Tatum / Sea Captain / EPA Passenger / Robot / Dr. Nick Riviera / Wise Guy (voice)
Harry Shearer	...	Scratchy / Mr. Burns / Rev. Lovejoy / Ned Flanders / Lenny / Skull / President Arnold Schwarzenegger / Kent Brockman / Principal Skinner / Dr. Hibbert / Smithers / Toll Booth Man / Guard / Otto / Kang (voice)
Pamela Hayden	...	Milhouse Van Houten / Rod Flanders / Jimbo (voice)
Tress MacNeille	...	Booberella / Sweet Old Lady / Colin / Agnes Skinner / Nelson's Mother / Pig / Crazy Cat Lady / Female EPA Worker / G.P.S. Woman / Cookie Kwan / Lindsey Naegle / TV Son / Medicine Woman / Girl on Phone (voice)
Albert Brooks	...	Russ Cargill (voice) (as A. Brooks)
Karl Wiedergott	...	Man / EPA Driver (voice)
Marcia Wallace	...	Mrs. Krabappel (voice) (scenes deleted)
Russi Taylor	...	Martin Prince (voice)
Maggie Roswell	...	Helen Lovejoy (voice)
Phil Rosenthal	...	TV Dad (voice) (as Philip Rosenthal)
Billie Joe Armstrong	...	Green Day (voice)

Storyline

Homer adopts a pig who's run away from Krusty Burger after Krusty tried to have him slaughtered, naming the pig "Spider Pig." At the same time, the lake is protected after the audience sink the barge Green Day are on with garbage after they mention the environment. Meanwhile, Spider Pig's waste has filled up a silo in just 2 days, apparently with Homer's help. Homer can't get to the dump quickly so dumps the silo in the lake, polluting it. Russ Cargill, the villainous boss of the EPA, gives Arnold Schwarzenegger, president of the USA, 5 options and forces him to choose 4 (which is, unfortunately, to destroy Springfield) and putting a dome over Springfield to prevent evacuation. Homer, however, has escaped, along with his family. Can he stop the evil Cargill from annihilating his home town, and his family, who have been forced to return to Springfield?

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Plot Keywords:

pig | the simpsons | lake | dome | adult animation | 

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Taglines:

See our family. And feel better about yours.

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for irreverent humor throughout

Did You Know?

Trivia

(at around 42 minutes) The sign in Russian, when Homer tells the family to "believe in America" and pulls aside the curtains in their hotel room, reads "Learn to Speak English or Get Out." The Japanese sign reads "Godzilla (1954) Motors." The Greek sign reads "Dimitri's Super Gyros-Souvlaki."

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Goofs

The Simpsons enter a motel (Red Rash Inn) to hide, and it's clear from the outside that the building is only one story high. But when Homer flings back the curtains to reveal the buildings and billboards, it appears that the motel room is located on a much higher floor, since the view seems to be level with the building tops.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Scratchy: [having just landed on the Moon] We come in peace for cats and mice everywhere.
[Itchy impales and beats Scratchy with flag pole]

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Crazy Credits

During the credits, there is a clip of Tom Hanks saying "if you see me in person, please leave me be".

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Alternate Versions

In the Japanese release, due to Article 175 of the Japanese Penal Code that prohibits display of genitals, Bart's genitals are blurred.

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Connections

References Godzilla (1954)

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Soundtracks

Spider Pig
Based on the Spiderman Theme
Written by Bob Harris and Paul Francis Webster (as Paul Webster)
Parody lyrics written by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Ian Maxtone-Graham, George Meyer, David Mirkin, Mike Reiss, Mike Scully, Matt Selman, John Swartzwelder and Jon Vitti

User Reviews

I'm so glad it didn't suck!!!

Let me just say I had my doubts. The last couple of seasons of 'The Simpsons' have been lackluster at best and I genuinely thought that their chance to make a great Simpsons film passed roughly 10 years ago. BOY WAS I WRONG!!! I am a huge Simpsons nerd and it is my privilege to say that "The Simpsons Movie" belongs in the very small group of classic Simpsons episodes ("Bart the Daredevil", "Mr. Plow", etc.) Very funny and very timely. Great animation and some nice cameos.

Really don't want to give any spoilers so I'll just say if you're a Simpsons fan: you will love this movie. And if you agree that the Simpsons lost their edge, you will be pleasantly surprised as was I. 8.5/10

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 July 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Simpsons Movie

Box Office

Budget:

$75,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$74,036,787, 29 July 2007

Gross USA:

$183,135,014

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$536,414,270

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox, Gracie Films, The Curiosity Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby SDDS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1