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Chicken Little

2005 · Movie · G · 81 min · ★ 5.9 · 42% critics

AnimationFamilyComedy

After a humiliating mistake, a young chicken tries to win back the town’s respect while leaning on a small group of outcast friends. When strange signs point to a real threat from above, he has to help protect everyone and prove he can be a hero in his own way.

Based on Henny Penny

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Details
Years
2005
Release date
2005-11-04
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
81 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
42/100
TMDB rating
5.9/10 (4,156 votes)
Box office
$314,400,000
Budget
$150,000,000
About

You might like Chicken Little if you enjoy light, kid-friendly adventure with a silly premise and a few laughs; Not for you if you dislike mean-spirited humor, forgettable stories, or movies that feel a bit unfocused, like Open Season or Home.

Pros: short runtime; some funny moments; energetic friend group | Cons: mean-spirited tone; forgettable story; uneven focus

Themes

  • fish
  • small town
  • space marine
  • superhero
  • chicken
  • cartoon
  • alien
  • coming of age
  • computer animation
  • best friend
  • alien invasion
  • animals
  • +5 more

Awards & recognition

  • Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Animated Movie · 2006 · nominated
  • Annie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2005 · nominated
  • Critics' Choice Movie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2005 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Dindal