Every human has the ability and potential within the individual. Each individual needs to find his way to find out what the strength is within himself, then it helps to achieve the goal. In an achievement based on their potential, individuals need to pay attention to the needs that must be met. In this thesis, the writer analyzes the main character Remy as someone who has achieved self-actualization through his actions in the film Ratatoueille. This study aims to provide a depiction and explanation of the basic needs towards the highest needs and the characteristics of self-actualization that exist in Remy.
This study uses qualitative methods supported by primary data and secondary data in analyzing the data. Primary data were obtained from the film and movie script Ratatoueille (2007). Whereas the secondary datas were taken from dialogues of the movie, books, journals, and other sources that support the analysis. This writer uses Abraham Maslow's theory of humanistic psychology in this study.
Based on the analysis of this research, the main character Remy ilustrates the basic needs are fulfilled including physiological needs, safety/security needs, love and belonging needs, self-esteem needs, and the achievement of self-actualization. By achieving the hierarchy of needs in Remy has been actualized. The person who has been actualized has self characteristics: efficient perception of reality, acceptance, spontaneity, interpersonal relationships, autonomous, problem centering, and creativity.
Keywords: Hierarchy of Needs, Self Actualization, Characteristic of Self Actualized People, Ratatoueille