A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

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A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

2019
Movie
87 min
English

When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organization can capture her.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users93%
Director: Will Becher, Richard PhelanGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

When a mischievous alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep and the flock embark on an epic adventure to help the alien get home before an organization known as M.A.I.N. captures her. Along the way, Shaun must outwit the alien hunters and save the day with his usual brand of sheepish ingenuity. It's an intergalactic caper filled with humor, heart, and plenty of sheep-related antics.

Critical Reception

Farmageddon was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its charming animation, humor, and heartwarming story. It was lauded as a delightful family film that successfully blended Aardman's signature stop-motion style with a fun science-fiction premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually delightful and humorously engaging stop-motion adventure suitable for all ages.

  • Successfully captures Aardman's unique charm while introducing an entertaining alien plot.

  • Praised for its creative gags, heartwarming moments, and inventive visual storytelling.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Farmageddon, praising its consistent humor, charming characters, and imaginative storyline. Many highlighted its appeal to both children and adults, with its clever gags and heartfelt moments resonating strongly. The film's visual creativity and heartwarming conclusion were frequently cited as highlights.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 73rd British Academy Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The design of the alien, Lu-La, was inspired by a child's drawing of a creature that looked like a 'space potato'.

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3 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I’m not sure if this in an homage or a collage, but there are certainly elements of just about everything from “ET” to “Close Encounters” via “The Day the Earth Stood Still” in this enjoyable sci-fi adventure. Up front, I do struggle with A...

r96sk

r96sk

Not as good as the first <em>'Shaun the Sheep'</em> flick, but this 2019 release is still suitably watchable. <em>'A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon'</em> features a solid if predictable alien story and does still include some top not...

SWITCH.

SWITCH.

‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’ isn’t as a sure-fire hit as the first film, but like all of Aardman's works, it’s another fun adventure with creative animation, charming characters and a heartwarming story. - Chris dos Santos Rea...

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