← Back to explore

Babe

1995 · Movie · G · 92 min · ★ 6.3 · 91% critics

FantasyDramaComedyFamily

Babe is a little pig who feels out of place, but through the help of strange friends, he discovers he has a talent for herding sheep. On a farm where expectations are high, Babe’s determination turns him into something he never thought he could be.

Based on The Sheep-Pig

Also known as Babe: The Gallant Pig · Babe (1995) · Babe 1

Where to watch

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video — or rent from $3.99.

2 hours to watch.

Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.

unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.

More value for your money

Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.

Details
Years
1995
Release date
1995-07-18
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
92 min
Critic score
91/100
TMDB rating
6.3/10 (3,125 votes)
Box office
$254,100,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy Babe if you want a heartwarming farmyard adventure with talking animals and an uplifting message, but Not for you if you dislike sentimental animal stories like Elf or The Secret of NIMH.

Pros: charming talking animals; warm family entertainment; inspiring hope | Cons: uneven pacing; includes tense moments; some viewers dislike sentimentality

Themes

  • farm
  • sheep
  • pig
  • alarm clock
  • cat
  • duck
  • heroism
  • affection
  • piglet
  • anthropomorphism
  • based on children's book
  • dog
  • +7 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 1996
  • Broadcast Film Critics Association AwardBest Family Film · 1995
  • Genesis Award
  • Academy AwardBest Production Design · 1996 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Visual Effects · 1996 · nominated
Show all 10 awards →
  • Academy AwardBest Picture · 1996 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1996 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Film Editing · 1996 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1996 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Director · 1996 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Chris Noonan