Animal Farm
Seen it?1954 | 73 min | Animation, Drama
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It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for animation lovers. If you loved The Breadwinner or Watership Down, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 13 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
Animals on a farm lead a revolution against the farmers to put their destiny in their own hands. However this revolution eats their own children and they cannot avoid corruption.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 226K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joy Batchelor, John Halas
- Gordon HeathNarrator (voice)
- Maurice DenhamAll Animals (voice)