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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) Movie vs Book
Film · 2009 · Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller · Starring Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) Movie: Cast and Details
An inventor makes a machine that turns water into food, and the weather goes out of control.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Reimagined, only inspired by the bookThe book is a short picture book, so the film uses its idea and builds a new story and characters.
Read or watch first?
Read the book with young children. The film is a separate comedy.
What the book gives you
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett
A classic picture book that sparked a film and a series. It is a perfect story for hungry kids.
Who will like it: Young children and read-aloud families.