SummaryA claymation spoof of classic prison-camp flicks like "The Great Escape." One of the birds hatches a plot to fly the coop at Tweedy's Chicken Farm.
Directed By:Peter Lord, Nick Park
Written By:Peter Lord, Nick Park, Karey Kirkpatrick, Mark Burton
Chicken Run
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
88
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
88
97% Positive
33 Reviews
33 Reviews
3% Mixed
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0% Negative
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100
The suspense isn't exactly breathtaking, but there are some mighty fine laughs in this clever Claymation cartoon.Family fun for all.
91
A delightful, perceptive, funny, detail-perfect fable.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
84% Positive
301 Ratings
301 Ratings
15% Mixed
53 Ratings
53 Ratings
2% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
Sep 20, 2025
10
The Obviously Proof of English Stop Motion Goodness. Me & my ones all love Aardman, the English stop-motion animation studio set in Bristol, likely you too. Miraculously, their first feature movie is real cinema & is also the highest grossing stop motion animated movie yet. Nick Park is a treasure to us, he created Wallace & Gromit, a franchise you can milk but it will never go bone dry because we love Wallace & Gromit. They make the chickens like us people ironically, they have teeth (birds of any form do not have teeth) & almost humanly arms. They are all sorts of hilarious & memorable characters. Rocky & Ginger were a great pair of feisty, hopeful heroes who knew how to escape from being butchered into pies. I think this movie is against animal cruelty. Any Aardman movie can be against animal cruelty. DreamWorks (& Aardman) tried to take on a Disney/Pixar movie like "Toy Story". And especially in modern times, they always succeed.
Apr 6, 2023
10
Chicken Run is an absolute masterpiece of animated filmmaking. The film is a delightful and hilarious adventure that will leave audiences of all ages in awe. The stop-motion animation is breathtakingly beautiful, and the attention to detail in every scene is simply astounding. The characters are brilliantly crafted, with each chicken having a unique personality that makes them easy to root for. The voice acting is top-notch, with Mel Gibson and Julia Sawalha delivering standout performances. The film's story is both heartwarming and engaging, with plenty of twists and turns to keep the audience on the edge of their seats. But what really sets Chicken Run apart is its humor. The film is filled with witty one-liners and clever sight gags that will have both kids and adults laughing out loud. The comedy is both smart and accessible, making it a film that can be enjoyed by everyone. Overall, Chicken Run is a must-see film that is sure to become a classic in the world of animation. It's a film that will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with its charming characters. If you haven't seen it yet, you're missing out on one of the greatest animated films of all time. A perfect 10/10.
90
A delirious fable about every creature's need for espace.
90
Finally, there's a female action hero for the summer of 2000, and she's a . . . chicken. But a chicken to believe in.
88
Imbued with infectious pluck. It's also a lucid, competent, titanically entertaining movie loaded with workable gags.
88
Not only funny and wicked, clever and visually inventive, but . . . kind and sweet. Tender and touching.
40
A combination of "Barnyard Follies" and "Schindler's List."
Nov 6, 2022
10
Best Animated Feature Oscar winner of **** the award existed any year earlier.
This is a flick that is not manufacturing the analogy of chickens, but with their nature to escape their owners who are on the verge of making blood money.
Oct 1, 2022
10
This Movie. Such A Classic. Chicken Run Is Easily The Best Dreamworks & Aardman Movie Ever Made. Also, Mr. Tweedy Murders His Own Wife At The End.
Oct 13, 2024
6
Chicken Run is just such a Jammie Dodger film as it uses elements that our quite inspirational but however I think the spotlight was heavily relied on to Mel Gibson.
Nov 29, 2018
6
Mrs. Tweedy's farm produces eggs, and the greedy landlord demands her chickens a good share of the day's production, or they end up in the pot. Therefore, the chickens face decided to organize and escape. Ginger is one of the ringleaders, already has many punishments for her rebellion, and the countless failed escape attempts have demoralized the whole hen house. When they all began to settle for their fate, there arises Rocky, an American **** that seems to be able to fly and that breathes new life into the prisoners' dreams of freedom. It's decidedly a remarkable film in every respect. Reminds me of the movie "The Great Escape". Personally, I think the creators were inspired a lot in this film to idealize the whole plot. The scenarios are quite detailed and the soundtrack is very good. Technically, stop-motion animation (it's an Aardman Studios movie, and stop-motion is almost a studio tradition) is very good. It's not as good as in newer movies, where other materials were used, but it's positively realistic.
Nov 5, 2017
6
I remember this being one of the animations I always used to watch over and over as a kid. Wallace and Gromit style with witty humor and hilarious actions these chickens are supported by fantastic voice acting and cute, and memorable characters. Even now I still love to watch this film now and then. A
Production Company:
- Aardman Animations
- DreamWorks Pictures
- Pathé
Release Date:Jun 21, 2000
Duration:1 h 24 m
Rating:G
Tagline:From the creators of Wallace & Gromit.
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Annie Awards
• 3 Nominations
