Chicken Run
“There's nothing more determined than poultry with a plan.”
Synopsis
The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-07
Top Cast
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Julia Sawalha
Ginger (voice)
Mel Gibson
Rocky (voice)
Imelda Staunton
Bunty (voice)
Jane Horrocks
Babs (voice)
Lynn Ferguson
Mac (voice)
Miranda Richardson
Mrs. Tweedy (voice)
Tony Haygarth
Mr. Tweedy (voice)
Benjamin Whitrow
Fowler (voice)
Timothy Spall
Nick (voice)
Phil Daniels
Fetcher (voice)
Lisa Kay
Additional Chicken (voice) (uncredited)
John Sharian
Circus Man (voice) (uncredited)
Wyatt Shears
Additional Chicken (voice) (uncredited)
Jo Allen
Additional Chicken (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
IMDB - Festival of Rio
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2013
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 21, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$224.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5x
+$179.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Lord, Nick Park
- Screenplay & Story
- Karey Kirkpatrick
- Original Score
- John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams
- Original Title
- Chicken Run
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $224.8M
- Production Studios
- Aardman, DreamWorks Animation, Pathé, DreamWorks Pictures, Allied Filmmakers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Lord, Nick Park
Karey Kirkpatrick, Nick Park, Peter Lord, Randy Cartwright, Vicky Jenson, Robert Koo, Kelly Asbury, Brenda Chapman, Serguei Kouchnerov, Jurgen Gross, Simon Wells, Catherine Yuh Rader, Damian Neary, Mark Burton
John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams
Frank Passingham, Tristan Oliver, Mark Chamberlain, Dave Alex Riddett
Tamsin Parry, Mark Solomon, Robert Francis
Nick Park, Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Jake Eberts, Jacky Priddle
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Park
Producer
Peter Lord
Producer
John Powell
Original Music Composer
David Sproxton
Producer
Peter Lord
Director
Nick Park
Director
Jacky Priddle
Producer
Harry Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Tamsin Parry
Editor
Frank Passingham
Director of Photography
Tristan Oliver
Director of Photography
Mark Solomon
Editor
Karey Kirkpatrick
Screenplay
Robert Francis
Editor
Phil Lewis
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicken Run
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chicken Run about?
The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.
Who directed Chicken Run?
Chicken Run was directed by Peter Lord, Nick Park.
Who stars in Chicken Run?
The principal cast of Chicken Run includes Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson, Imelda Staunton, Jane Horrocks, Lynn Ferguson.
When was Chicken Run released and how long is it?
Chicken Run was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Chicken Run?
Chicken Run had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $224.8M at the worldwide box office (5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Chicken Run?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chicken Run was composed by John Powell, Harry Gregson-Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chicken Run?
Chicken Run holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).