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Who Framed Roger Rabbit

What is who framed roger rabbit?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

title Who Framed Roger Rabbit[2]
year 1988[2]
director Robert Zemeckis[2]
format live-action and animation[2]
release date June 22, 1988[2]
source novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit?[2]

Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 American live-action and animated comedy film directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Context

The film combines live-action and animation, following Roger Rabbit as he is accused of murder and tries to clear his name. It was released by Touchstone Pictures in the United States on June 22, 1988 [2]. The story is loosely based on the novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit? by Gary K. Wolf [2].

Documented claims

  • Roger Rabbit is accused of murder and seeks to prove his innocence. [3]
  • The film features humans and animated characters called “Toons” coexisting. [4]
  • The film won three Academy Awards and received a Special Achievement Academy Award for animation direction. [2]
  • The film was the most expensive movie ever made at release, with a reported budget of $70 million. [1]

Questions and answers

What was the controversial scene in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

The film features a scene where Jessica Rabbit is dressed in a revealing outfit, which has been noted for its adult themes. [2]

Is Who Framed Roger Rabbit kid friendly?

While the film is generally suitable for children, it contains some adult humour and themes, so parental discretion is advised. [2]

Sources

  1. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) - Trivia — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 10 Things Audiences Never Knew About Who Framed Roger Rabbit — cbr.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Who Framed Roger Rabbit Trivia — tvtropes.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Who Framed Roger Rabbit — rottentomatoes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment