Australia / USA,
1995, 89 min
Directed by:
Chris NoonanCinematography:
Andrew LesnieComposer:
Nigel WestlakeCast:
Miriam Margolyes, Hugo Weaving, Russi Taylor, Paul Livingston, Roscoe Lee Browne, James Cromwell, Courtland Mead, Tina Lifford, Patrika Darbo (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Babe is the inspirational story of a shy Yorkshire piglet who doesn't quite know his place in the world. But when Farmer Hoggett (James Cromwell) wins him at the county fair, Babe discovers that he can be anything he wants to be - even an award-winning sheepdog! With the help of a delightful assortment of barnyard friends, the heroic little pig is headed for the challenge of his life. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1996 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 1996 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1996 - Chris Noonan (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1996 - James Cromwell (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1996 - Chris Noonan, George Miller (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1996 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1996 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1996 - Best Film
- 1996 - Chris Noonan, George Miller (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1996 - Best Editing
- 1996 - Best Special Visual Effects
Golden Globes
- 1996 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1995 - Chris Noonan (Best New Director)
The Saturn Awards
- 1996 - Best Fantasy Film
- 1996 - Chris Noonan, George Miller (Best Writing)