24 details you probably missed in 'Ratatouille'

Erin AjelloJan 8, 2021, 23:56 IST

"Ratatouille" came out in 2007.Disney/Pixar

"Ratatouille" was released in 2007, but even fans who've seen it dozens of times may have missed these sneaky details.
Like many Pixar films, a lot of detail went into animating characters' shadows, reflections, and features.
A dramatic story involving guns and kisses plays out in the background of the film.
Disney fans can spot hidden Mickey's and classic Pixar Easter eggs in "Ratatouille."

Pixar's "Ratatouille" was a hit when it came out in 2007 and has recently become even more popular due to the 2021 TikTok musical based on the film.

Remy's tale of going from an aspiring cook to a successful chef is packed with fun cooking mishaps and beautifully animated dishes that look good enough to eat.

Read on for some subtle details that even die-hard Pixar fans probably missed in "Ratatouille."

Chef Gusteau is featured in real magazines with realistic cover details.

The chef appears on the cover of both Cuisine at Home and Bon Appétit magazines. Disney/Pixar

Anton Ego's nickname and office reference death in several ways.

Anton Ego is known as "The Grim Eater" in the movie. Disney/Pixar

Furniture in the movie is detailed to show age, wear, and claw marks.

The rats leave realistic scratches on wooden furniture. Disney/Pixar

The rats make tables and boats out of small, everyday objects.

The rats sit at tables made out of ramekins and eat off of buttons. Disney/Pixar

Remy reads about the different kitchen-staff roles a few scenes before describing them to viewers.

Remy reads about restaurant kitchens in Gusteau's book. Disney/Pixar

While running through a building, Remy passes two interesting scenes.

There's a lot going on in the background of "Ratatouille." Disney/Pixar

He also encounters a then-unknown Pixar dog as he runs through the building.

There's a shadow of a dog in "Ratatouille" that looks like Doug from "Up." Disney/Pixar

Characters have accurate reflections and shadows throughout the movie.

Linguini's reflection can be seen in the pot on the stove. Disney/Pixar

Linguini passes a stained-glass window that seems to have hidden Mickeys in it.

Linguini rides by a cathedral with a huge stained-glass window. Disney/Pixar

After Remy bites Linguini's hand, the mark can be seen healing over the next few days.

Pixar includes a lot of details in its characters' appearances. Disney/Pixar

There are slit marks on the cutting board after Colette pulls knives out of it.

There are a ton of little details in the restaurant kitchen. Disney/Pixar

Gusteau's book appears many times throughout the movie, including in a framed photo in the chef's old office.

"Anyone Can Cook" is a big part of the movie. Disney/Pixar

Colette has a visible burn on her wrist while she's cautioning Linguini about proper kitchen safety.

There's a visible burn on Colette's wrist. Disney/Pixar

Bomb Voyage from "The Incredibles" makes a cameo in the film.

The character appears in a newspaper and in person. Disney/Pixar

The menus at Gusteau's don't show prices.

Gusteau's is a fancy restaurant in Paris. Disney/Pixar

Skinner makes a joke about Linguini's hat when he pulls it off his head.

There's a subtle chef-themed pun. Disney/Pixar

The health inspector can be seen much earlier in the movie.

There's a picture of the health inspector hanging up in the kitchen. Disney/Pixar

The chefs' uniforms actually get dirtier as their shifts transpire.

Linguini's chef whites get dirty throughout his shift. Disney/Pixar

Ego's refusal to swallow bad food is mentioned in one of his reviews before it's said out loud.

The food critic is a harsh judge of taste. Disney/Pixar

There are a lot of realistic details in Gusteau's will.

The will even has a notary stamp. Disney/Pixar

The couple that Remy saw fighting earlier appears to make up over the course of the movie.

There's a hidden love story in the background of "Ratatouille." Disney/Pixar

The famous Pixar Pizza Planet truck makes a very brief cameo.

The truck can just barely be seen crossing a bridge in the background. Disney/Pixar

One chef finally gets to use the culinary torch he's seen holding in earlier scenes.

The jolly-looking chef puts the torch to good use. Disney/Pixar

When Ego is served the ratatouille, there is steam rising off of it.

The animators went to great lengths to make the food look realistic. Disney/Pixar

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