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Chicken Run

Chicken Run

There's nothing more determined than poultry with a plan.

20006.81h 24m

Overview

The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.

Directed by Peter Lord
Written by Nick Park, Peter Lord, Karey Kirkpatrick
Produced by Nick Park, Peter Lord, David Sproxton
Box OfficeBudget: $45.0MRevenue: $224.8M

Top Cast

Julia Sawalha

Julia Sawalha

Ginger (voice)

Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson

Rocky (voice)

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

Bunty (voice)

Jane Horrocks

Jane Horrocks

Babs (voice)

Lynn Ferguson

Lynn Ferguson

Mac (voice)

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson

Mrs. Tweedy (voice)

Tony Haygarth

Tony Haygarth

Mr. Tweedy (voice)

Benjamin Whitrow

Benjamin Whitrow

Fowler (voice)

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Nick (voice)

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

Fetcher (voice)

Themes & Keywords

farmnorthern englandescapefreedomchickenvillainyorkshirestop motionexplosionfarmerfemale villainpie machineclaymationplasticineroyal air forcerafwhimsical

About Chicken Run

Chicken Run is a animation, comedy, family film released in 2000 exploring themes of farm, northern england, escape, freedom, chicken, villain. Directed by Peter Lord, it stars Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson, Imelda Staunton. The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.

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