Rango (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8

Released in 2011, Rango is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Gore Verbinski, running about 107 minutes. “Heroes come in all different colors.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Rango, a lost family pet, accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging town of Dirt, the less-than-courageous lizard suddenly finds he stands out. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, new Sheriff Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt.
Who’s in it. Rango stars Johnny Depp as Rango / Lars (voice), Isla Fisher as Beans (voice), Ned Beatty as Mayor (voice) and Bill Nighy as Rattlesnake Jake (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Rango has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $245.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rango page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rango tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rango (2011)?
- In US, Rango is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rango worth watching?
- Rango holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rango?
- Rango stars Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Ned Beatty, Bill Nighy and Alfred Molina.
- When was Rango released?
- Rango was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.
