Chicken Run

Theatrical - Wide 2000-06-23

Cast Julia Sawalha Mel Gibson Imelda Staunton Jane Horrocks Lynn Ferguson
Directed by Nick Park Peter Lord
Written by Karey Kirkpatrick

Box Office Gross: $224,834,564

Running Time: 84 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Aardman, DreamWorks Animation, Pathé, DreamWorks Pictures

Genres: Animation Comedy Family

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8/10

Synopsis

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... See more 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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Chicken Run

Posted 26 years ago

Review Date: Director: Peter Lord, Nick Park Writer: Karey Kirkpatrick Producers: Peter Lord, Nick Park, David Sproxton Actors: Mel Gibson Julia Sawalha Miranda Richardson Plot: A bunch of British hens laying eggs in a chicken farm for a living decide...

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