Hey Arnold! The Movie
“A big problem calls for a big head.”
Synopsis
Arnold and his friends must recover a stolen document in order to prevent the neighborhood from being bulldozed.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-15
Top Cast
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Spencer Klein
Arnold (voice)
Francesca Marie Smith
Helga Geraldine Pataki (voice)
Jamil Walker Smith
Gerald Johanssen / Rasta Guy (voice)
Dan Castellaneta
Grandpa 'Steely' Phil / Nick Vermicelli (voice)
Tress MacNeille
Grandma Gertie 'Pookie' / Mayor Dixie / Red (voice)
Paul Sorvino
Scheck (voice)
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Bridget (voice)
Christopher Lloyd
Coroner (voice)
Vincent Schiavelli
Mr. Bailey (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
Big Bob Pataki / Head of Security (voice)
Kath Soucie
Miriam Pataki / Mona / Reporter (voice)
Christopher Walberg
Stinky Petersen (voice)
Sam Gifaldi
Sid (voice)
Justin Shenkarow
Harold Berman (voice)
Blake McIver Ewing
Eugene Horowitz (voice)
Olivia Hack
Rhonda Wellington Lloyd (voice)
Anndi McAfee
Phoebe Heyerdahl (voice)
James Keane
Marty Green / Riot Cop (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 15, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.08x
+$12.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tuck Tucker
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Bartlett, Steve Viksten
- Original Score
- Jim Lang
- Original Title
- Hey Arnold! The Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.2M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Snee-Oosh Inc., Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tuck Tucker
Craig Bartlett, Steve Viksten
Jim Lang
Christopher Hink
Albie Hecht, Craig Bartlett, Julia Pistor, Marjorie Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Tuck Tucker
Director
Guy Vasilovich
Production Design
Albie Hecht
Producer
Craig Bartlett
Writer
Steve Viksten
Writer
Christopher Hink
Editor
Craig Bartlett
Producer
Jim Lang
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hey Arnold! The Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hey Arnold! The Movie about?
Arnold and his friends must recover a stolen document in order to prevent the neighborhood from being bulldozed.
Who directed Hey Arnold! The Movie?
Hey Arnold! The Movie was directed by Tuck Tucker.
Who stars in Hey Arnold! The Movie?
The principal cast of Hey Arnold! The Movie includes Spencer Klein, Francesca Marie Smith, Jamil Walker Smith, Dan Castellaneta, Tress MacNeille.
When was Hey Arnold! The Movie released and how long is it?
Hey Arnold! The Movie was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hey Arnold! The Movie?
Hey Arnold! The Movie had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $15.2M at the worldwide box office (5.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Hey Arnold! The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hey Arnold! The Movie was composed by Jim Lang.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hey Arnold! The Movie?
Hey Arnold! The Movie holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).