Rio Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 23, 2011

Rio

Release Date: Friday, April 15, 2011 Theaters

A nerdy macaw from small-town Minnesota takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro.

Director: Carlos Saldanha

Starring: Anne Hathaway • Neil Patrick Harris • Rodrigo Santoro • George Lopez • Jake T. Austin

G Adventure N/A

4.42 / 5.0

75% WILL SEE 25% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in the magnificent city of Rio de Janeiro and the lush rainforest of Brazil, the comedy-adventure centers on Blu, a rare macaw who thinks he is the last of his kind. When Blu discovers there’s another - and that she’s a she - he leaves the comforts of his cage in small town Minnesota and heads to Rio. But it's far from love at first sight between the domesticated and flight-challenged Blu and the fiercely independent, high-flying female, Jewel. Unexpectedly thrown together, they embark on an adventure of a lifetime, where they learn about friendship, love, courage, and being open to life’s many wonders.

Adventure Comedy Family 3D Animated

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Who stars in Rio – Cast List

Anne Hathaway
... Jewel (voice)

The Odyssey, The Devil Wears Prada 2
Neil Patrick Harris
Gone Girl, The Matrix Resurrections
R
Rodrigo Santoro
300: Rise of An Empire, What to Expect When You're Expecting
G
George Lopez
... Bobo the Toucan (voice)

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, The Underdoggs
J
Jake T. Austin
... Fernando (voice)

The Emoji Movie, Rio 2
C
Carlos Ponce
Chasing Papi, The Housewives of the North Pole
Leslie Mann
... Linda (voice)

Poetic License, THIS IS 40
J
Jane Lynch
Ralph Breaks the Internet, Wreck-It Ralph
Wanda Sykes
Undercard, Ice Age: Continental Drift
J
Jermanine Clement
Jesse Eisenberg
... Blu (voice)

The Social Network, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

Who is making Rio – Crew List

A look at Rio behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Carlos Saldanha last helmed Harold and the Purple Crayon and Ferdinand. The film's writer Don Rhymer last penned Rio 2 and Hotel Transylvania.

Director: Carlos Saldanha
Screenwriter: Don Rhymer
Producer: Christopher Jenkins

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Blue Sky Studios

Production – What we know about the Rio

Key Facts

From the makers of the "Ice Age" films.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2011

Completed

Changed Rio movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jul 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: G General Audiences
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Rio Trailers and Clips

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Video Clip: Birds Vs. Monkey

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Video Clip: 'Nigel Song'

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Video Clip: 'Cheese & Sprinkles'

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First 2 Minutes

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Featurette: 'Feel the Rhythm'

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Video Clip: 'Can't Fly'

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International Trailer

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Super Bowl Spot

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Super Bowl Spot (15 Second)

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Theatrical Trailer #2

Rio Release Date: When was the film released?

Rio was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 15 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 3,826 theaters. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Scream 4, The Conspirator and Fly Away.