Animation Comedy Family Chicken Run Collection

Chicken Run

Name: Chicken Run
Director: Nick Park
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 2000-01-01
Duration: 84 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson, Imelda Staunton, Jane Horrocks, Lynn Ferguson

2000Dir. Nick Park1h 24m

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Runtime1h 24m

Released2000

Budget$45M

Box office$224.8M

DirectorNick Park

About This Movie

So, Chicken Run, right? It's this stop-motion animation from Aardman, the same folks who brought us Wallace & Gromit. The film’s got this charming, slightly cheeky vibe. Ginger, the main chicken, is relentless in her pursuit of freedom, and the way they animate the chickens—it's all handcrafted, which adds a tactile quality you don’t get with CGI. The pacing is brisk, with a nice blend of humor and a bit of tension when the chickens try to escape. Plus, the voice performances really shine, especially with Mel Gibson as Rocky. There’s this underlying theme of teamwork and resilience that ties it all together, making the stakes feel quite real, despite the feathered antics. You can’t help but appreciate the craft behind it all.

Stop-motion animation with a unique styleThemes of teamwork and freedomStrong voice performances elevate the story