Babe

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Babe

G

1995

1h 34m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

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Gentle farmer Arthur Hoggett (James Cromwell) wins a piglet named Babe (Christine Cavanaugh) at a county fair. Narrowly escaping his fate as Christmas dinner when Farmer Hoggett decides to show him at the next fair, Babe bonds with motherly border collie Fly (Miriam Margolyes) and discovers that he too can herd sheep. But will the other farm animals, including Fly's jealous husband Rex, accept a pig who doesn't conform to the farm's social hierarchy?

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The rare family-friendly feature with a heart as big as its special effects budget, Babe offers timeless entertainment for viewers of all ages.

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Michael Musto

Village Voice

Jul 31

[The film is] all lovingly done - there are gorgeous close-ups of the sheep that even the Michelle Pfeiffers of the world might envy.

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Philip Kemp

Sight & Sound

Jul 31

...anyone with a low cuteness threshold might feel inclined to give Babe the widest possible berth. This would be a mistake, since the film is funny, engaging and almost entirely uncloying.

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Jack Kroll

Newsweek

Jul 30

Babe is an ancient genre, the beast story updated with animatronics, computerized effects and voice-dubbing by some good actors,...Director Chris Noonan is clearly having fun...Babe is a loining experience.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jan 21

3.5/4

A working definition of "sleeper hit."

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Philip Molloy

Irish Independent

Jan 20

The Australian cinema has thrown up its share of oddities over the years, none more so than the likeable comedy Babe.

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Gail A

@RT07235936 May 5

This is one of my absolute favorite movies of all time! It’s heartwarming and fun.

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Davetheman

Apr 13

That is like a really a good pig movie

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Petra M

@RT71619912 Mar 22

It is just one of the cutest and most beautiful movies I believe of all times. So well done for 1995 and it should be a must watch for all children to learn to see animals as someone, not just as something!

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David S.

@baxter667 Mar 11

A decent surprise and a film that has aged well, even in 2026. Great humor, a fun but simple plot, and great vocal performances, can't go wrong with this one, and it's still fun!!!

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rex W

@RT11010153 Mar 4

I'm a Saving Private Ryan, No Country for Old Men kind of guy. But surprisingly, I got a little choked up at the end. Don't tell anyone.

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Jonathan O

@RT41230270 Feb 27

I'm really surprised this family film is darker for smaller childrens but is really heartwarming, funny, joyful childrens film and incredible effects and good storytelling and outstanding cast including animals.

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Synopsis

Gentle farmer Arthur Hoggett (James Cromwell) wins a piglet named Babe (Christine Cavanaugh) at a county fair. Narrowly escaping his fate as Christmas dinner when Farmer Hoggett decides to show him at the next fair, Babe bonds with motherly border collie Fly (Miriam Margolyes) and discovers that he too can herd sheep. But will the other farm animals, including Fly's jealous husband Rex, accept a pig who doesn't conform to the farm's social hierarchy?

Director: Chris Noonan
Producer: George Miller, Bill Miller, Doug Mitchell
Screenwriter: Dick King-Smith
Distributor: Universal Pictures, MCA/Universal Pictures [us], Universal Home Entertainment
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Kennedy Miller Productions
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 4, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $63.6M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo