The Wrong Trousers
The Wrong Trousers

The Wrong Trousers

1993Movie30 minEnglish

Wallace rents out Gromit's former bedroom to a penguin, who takes up an interest in the techno trousers created by Wallace. However, Gromit later learns that the penguin is a wanted criminal.

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IMDb8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes99%
Metacritic91/100
Google Users95%
Director: Nick ParkGenres: Animation, Comedy, Short

Plot Summary

Wallace and his faithful dog Gromit take in a lodger, Philip, who is secretly plotting to steal the Queen's prized diamond using a pair of robotic "wrong trousers." Wallace and Gromit must thwart his nefarious plans before the jewel is lost forever. This Oscar-nominated short features a thrilling train chase and plenty of Wallace's signature inventions.

Critical Reception

The Wrong Trousers is universally acclaimed as a masterpiece of stop-motion animation and a pinnacle of comedic filmmaking. It received widespread critical praise for its ingenious plot, witty humor, charming characters, and exceptional technical execution. Audiences adored the film for its boundless creativity and heartwarming moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its masterful stop-motion animation and intricate detail.
  • Celebrated for its clever, fast-paced plot and inventive gags.
  • Loved for the enduring appeal and chemistry of Wallace and Gromit.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praise 'The Wrong Trousers' for its brilliant humor, incredible animation, and the delightful partnership between Wallace and Gromit. Many appreciate the film's creativity and its ability to entertain both children and adults.

Awards & Accolades

Won the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film, Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'wrong trousers' worn by the villain Feathers McGraw were designed to be deliberately comical and slightly menacing, adding to the character's unique villainous persona.

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Fantastic short . It introduced the greatest villain ever with Feather McGraw who rival Darth Vader . The animation is a improvement upon the last short and the finale of this short with the model train chase is the stuff of legend
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Times are hard for "Wallace" and his engineering-minded dog "Gromit" so they take in a lodger. He's a penguin who settles in nicely over a bottle of red with "Wallace" but to whom "Gromit" takes an instant dislike. Indeed, their new guest k...