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Chicken Run
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Nick Park, Peter Lord. With Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson, Imelda Staunton.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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 poul…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Chicken Run.
MoviHero lists June 23, 2000 as the release date for Chicken Run. Nick Park, Peter Lord are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Julia Sawalha as Ginger (voice), Mel Gibson as Rocky (voice), Imelda Staunton as Bunty (voice), Jane Horrocks as Babs (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 23, 2000
GenresFamily · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 24m
DirectorsNick Park, Peter Lord
CastJulia Sawalha as Ginger (voice), Mel Gibson as Rocky (voice), Imelda Staunton as Bunty (voice), Jane Horrocks as Babs (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Chicken Run right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Chicken Run runs 1h 24m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 5,593 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A guilty pleasure for me personally, as I love both 'The Great Escape' and most of the works I have seen, over the years, from…”
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“Made my roommate who hates stop-motion animation watched this in 2018 and even he had a good time.”
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“A very good stop-motion animation! 'Chicken Run' , which I watched a crap tonne when I was little but not for a vast number of…”
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“Ok, there is an huge temptation to riddle this review with puns - but I'm just going to say it's a cracking little family adventure.”
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