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Short animated action film

Egg (2005): Cast

Egg (2005) movie poster

Egg is a 2005 short animated action film directed by Benh Zeitlin, starring Max Goldblatt as Bird Child #1, Corey Harrower and Sara Bremen. It runs 9 minutes.

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Egg (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Benh Zeitlin
Genres
Animation , Action
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Egg About?

The premise of Egg without spoilers.

A microscopic tale of epic tragedy follows a pea‑sized pirate on a quest to slay his golden nemesis, echoing Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Rendered in surreal stop‑motion animation, the fully realized production immerses viewers in a bizarre world where every movement is meticulously crafted. It blends intense conflict and tension with a narrative that feels both coherent and wonderfully absurd, making perfect sense while defying all common sense.

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Cast & crew

Egg Cast & Characters

Max Goldblatt leads the cast as Bird Child #1, with Corey Harrower as Bird Child #3 and Sara Bremen as Bird Child #2. Directed by Benh Zeitlin.

From the director

More from Benh Zeitlin

More films directed by Benh Zeitlin, best-rated first: Beasts of the Southern Wild, Wendy and Glory at Sea.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Egg FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Egg, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Egg?

Egg runs 9 minutes.

When was Egg released?

Egg was released on January 23, 2005.

Who directed Egg?

Egg was directed by Benh Zeitlin.

More films by Benh Zeitlin

Who is in the cast of Egg?

Egg stars Max Goldblatt as Bird Child #1, Corey Harrower as Bird Child #3 and Sara Bremen as Bird Child #2.

Does Egg have a post-credit scene?

No. Egg has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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