Shaun the Sheep Movie
Shaun the Sheep Movie

Shaun the Sheep Movie

2015Movie85 minEnglish

When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.

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IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users93%
Director: Mark Burton, Richard StarzakGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

When Shaun the Sheep decides to take a day off from his farm routine, his mischief accidentally lands the farmer in the Big City. Shaun, along with the rest of the flock, must overcome their fear of the unknown and embark on a daring mission to find their farmer and bring him back home before he's completely lost.

Critical Reception

Shaun the Sheep Movie was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its inventive stop-motion animation, charming humor, and heartfelt storytelling. Critics lauded its ability to appeal to both children and adults with its clever gags and universal themes of loyalty and friendship.

What Reviewers Say

  • A triumph of visual comedy and silent storytelling that is both hilarious and heartwarming.
  • Ingeniously crafted animation that brims with charm and wit.
  • A delightful adventure that proves words aren't always necessary for a great story.

Google audience: Audiences widely praised the film's clever humor, inventive animation, and endearing characters, highlighting its family-friendly nature and ability to entertain viewers of all ages.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Nominated for Best Animated Film at the BAFTAs.

Fun Fact

The film features over 500 different characters and props, with each frame taking an average of 40 hours to animate.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Right from the poor rooster trying to stay in shot at the start, this comedy adventure is riddled with subtle and detailed humour to complement the entertaining story that sees the eponymous sheep decide he needs a day off from the farm. He...
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Shaun the Sheep Movie'</em> is pretty good. The stop-motion animation side of things is expectedly brilliant, though it's the humour that is most impressive about this film - it's nothing hilarious, but a lot of the gags are amusing...
mattwilde123

mattwilde123

'Shaun the Sheep Movie' is the spin-off feature film of a spin-off television series of 'Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers'. Boasting the same crew that brought us 'Chicken Run' and 'Wallace and Gromit', it promised a lot. The film ...
minusha97

minusha97

I was never really into Shaun the Sheep when I was kid and I also didn't enjoy this movie as much as I would if I was. I probably had the same problem with this film as I had with Minions. It isn't bad idea but it's too much minutes for too...
Reno

Reno

> Losing that you love makes you realise its value. The only reason to I go to Nick is to watch 'Shaun the Sheep'. This show was watched by many adults as well, a popular one among all the ages. As the fan of this series, we have been wa...