Ratatouille is a 2007 American animated comedy-drama film written and directed by Brad Bird, from a story by Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco and Bird. The film was created by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures and features voice acting from Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, and Ian Holm, among others. Set primarily in Paris, the narrative follows a young rat named Remy who aspires to become a chef at Auguste Gusteau's restaurant, partnering with the establishment's garbage boy Alfredo Linguini to achieve his culinary ambitions.