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A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2020): Cast & Ratings
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is a 2020 animated comedy directed by Richard Phelan and Will Becher, starring John Sparkes as The Farmer, Bitzer, Chris Morrell and Justin Fletcher. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $43.1 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Directors
- Richard Phelan and Will Becher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon About?
The premise of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a UFO crash-lands near the farm, Shaun the Sheep discovers a stranded alien lamb. Determined to help the creature return home, Shaun enlists the help of his farm friends in a hilarious and heartwarming adventure. They must outsmart a government agent and navigate unexpected challenges to ensure the alien’s safe journey back to its planet, proving that friendship can transcend even interstellar distances.
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sheep
- theme park
- robot
- sequel
- combine harvester
- ufo landing
- spaceship
- dog
- alien
- ufo investigator
- alien creature
- spoof
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- voice imitation
- telekinesis
- sheepdog
- farm
- popcorn
- stop motion animation
- claymation
- second part
- unidentified flying object
- pizza delivery boy
- burping
- space travel
- sheep farm
- snail
- french fries
- frisbee
- barbecue
- pizza
- frog
- tire
- butterfly
- corn
- garbage can
- teddy bear
- typewriter
- car alarm
- video surveillance
- pigeon
- disguise
- classroom
- drawing
- child's drawing
- flashback
- painting
- synthesizer
- animal character name as title
- plasticine
- anthropomorphism
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Cast & crew
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Cast & Characters
John Sparkes leads the cast as The Farmer, Bitzer, with Chris Morrell as Farmer John, Additional Voices and Justin Fletcher as Shaun, Timmy. Directed by Richard Phelan and Will Becher; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Richard Phelan -
Co-director Will Becher
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John Sparkes as The Farmer, Bitzer - Chris Morrell as Farmer John, Additional Voices
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Justin Fletcher as Shaun, Timmy -
David Holt as Mugg-1NS, Additional Voices
Also Starring in A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
· 8 more- Andy Nyman Nuts
- Simon Greenall The Twins
- Kate Harbour Agent Red, Timmy's Mum
- Joe Sugg Pizza Delivery Boy
- Richard Webber Sheril, Ub-Oo
- Amalia Vitale Lu-La, Me-Ma, Additional Voices
- Emma Tate Hazel, Additional Voices
- Naomi McDonald
From the directors
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Ratings
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 78/100, strongest in art & craft (88) and weakest in story & flow (60).
78 /100
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Echo Score Breakdown
Farmageddon delivers a meticulously crafted stop-motion adventure that balances gentle humor with familial warmth. The film’s strength lies in its clear visual storytelling, where precisely timed gags and expressive character animation carry the narrative in the absence of dialogue. Viewers and critics praise the cohesive art direction and playful pacing, citing moments of inventive slapstick and affectionate character interplay. While the story adheres to familiar genre conventions, the consistent craftsmanship and charm generate an engaging experience that resonates across age groups.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 88
In terms of production design and animation craft, Farmageddon demonstrates meticulous attention to stop-motion detail and visual composition. Critics highlight the precise miniature sets and consistent frame-to-frame fluidity, while user commentary often praises the claymated textures and inventive scene construction. The editing maintains a clear visual rhythm that supports the pacing. Overall, the film’s art direction and technical execution feel polished and deliberate.
- Character & Emotion 78
When it comes to character depth and emotional resonance, Farmageddon relies on expressive physicality and carefully timed gestures. Observers note the distinct personalities conveyed without dialogue and the affectionate portrayal of the protagonist and supporting ensemble. Viewers also appreciate the underlying message of tolerance that emerges through intercharacter interactions. In sum, the character work provides consistent warmth and engagement throughout the film.
- Story & Flow 60
In terms of plot coherence and pacing, the narrative offers a straightforward hero’s journey that occasionally feels predictable. Some feedback points to a slow build in the opening sequences and reliance on familiar genre conventions. Nevertheless, the brisk second act and plentiful comedic set pieces maintain audience engagement. Overall, the story delivers moderate originality and steady momentum.
- Sensory Experience 82
When considering sensory experience, the film’s visual style and sound design combine to create an immersive stop-motion world. The orchestral score and playful sound effects are tuned to complement the slapstick action, while the vibrant color palette reinforces the lighthearted tone. Audience remarks emphasize the satisfying tactile qualities of the animation. Overall, the sensory elements cohere into an engaging audiovisual presentation.
- Rewatch Factor 72
In terms of rewatch value, Farmageddon presents a wealth of visual gags and sight-based humor that reward additional viewings. The nonverbal storytelling reveals subtle background jokes and references upon revisiting, and the concise runtime supports repeat playthroughs. Users report enjoyment in spotting hidden visual puns. Overall, the film offers a gratifying level of replayability for various audience members.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
35 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Plot
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Plot Summary
What happens in A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the quaint town of Mossingham, a man named John and his loyal Border Collie, Bingo, stumble upon an extraordinary event—a UFO landing. Meanwhile, at the bustling Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep and his flock find themselves engaged in a series of risky escapades, consistently thwarted by the ever-watchful sheepdog, Bitzer. After the Farmer places a ban on their barbecue dinner, Shaun hatches a plan to order three pizzas. However, when the delivery arrives, they are disheartened to find the boxes utterly empty.
Full summary
The whole story of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, scene by scene
Box office
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Box Office
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon grossed $43.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$43.1M
- International
- $43.1M
Awards
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Awards & Nominations
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Annie Awards 2021 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature — Independent
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Oscars 2021 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film
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BAFTA 2020 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Film
Videos
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon: OFFICIAL TRAILER 2
- Trailer A SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON - Official Trailer 2 - From Aardman Animations
Quiz
How Well Do You Know A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What type of animal is Lu-La from the movie?
Cars
Cars in A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
8 cars on screen, including the Combine Harvester and the Van.
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Van Important role -
Piaggio Vespa Important role -
Bristol VR Minor role
Details
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Also Known As
56 alternative titles, including “Shaun the Sheep 2” and “Shaun le mouton le film 2”.
- Also known as
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- Shaun the Sheep 2
- Shaun le mouton le film 2
- Shaun the Sheep Movie 2: Farmageddon
- Shaun het schaap 2
- Shaun het schaap: het ruimte schaap
- Shaun das Schaf – UFO-Alarm
- Shaun, el cordero: La película: Granjagedón
- Xiao Yang Xiao En 2: Mo Ri Nong Chang
- F for får filmen - Fårmageddon
- Lammas Shaun.Film.Farmigeddon
- Σον το Πρόβατο: Η Ταινία - Φαρμαγεδών
- 映画 ひつじのショーン UFOフィーバー！
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- Auniņš Šons filma: Fermagedons
- Aviuko Sono filmas. Farmagedoinas
- Sauen Shaun filmen: Farmageddon
- 못말리는 어린양 숀
- Shaun, o Carneiro: O Filme - A Fazenda Contra-Ataca
- 小羊肖恩2：末日农场
- Shaun the Sheep Movie：Farmageddon
- Fåret Shaun - Farmageddon
- Shaun, vita da pecora: Farmageddon - Il film
- Барашек Шон: Фермагеддон
- Shaun le mouton, le film : La ferme contre-attaque
- Shaun das Schaf - Der Film: UFO-Alarm
- Овцата Шон - Филмът: Фермагедон
- 숀더쉽 더 무비: 꼬마 외계인 룰라!
- F for får: Fårmageddon
- Fåret Shaun filmen: Farmageddon
- Баранчик Шон: Фермагеддон
- La oveja Shaun, la película Granjaguedón
- Ovečka Shaun ve filmu: Farmageddon
- Ovečka Shaun vo filme: Farmageddon
- Σον το Πρόβατο: Η Ταινία – Φαρμαγεδών
- שון כבשון הסרט: עף על החלל
- Baranek Shaun Film. Farmageddon
- Shaun le mouton le film : La ferme contre-attaque
- ひつじのショーン UFOフィーバー！
- Shaun het Schaap: Het Ruimteschaap
- A Ovelha Choné - O Filme - A Quinta Contra-Ataca
- Kuzular Firarda: Uzay Parkı
- 笑笑羊大電影：外星人來了
- Shaun, o Carneiro - O Filme: A Fazenda Contra-Ataca
- Shaun, a bárány és a farmonkívüli
- Late Lammas -elokuva: Farmageddon
- Auniņš Šons: Fermagedons
- Chú Cừu Shaun: Người Bạn Ngoài Hành Tinh
- Shaun, el Cordero: la película - Granjaguedon
- แกะซ่า ฮายกก๊วน เดอะมูฟวี่
- El xai Shaun, la pel·lícula: Granjaguedon
- Aviuko Šono filmas. Farmagedonas
- Janko Strižić film: Farmagedon
- 超級無敵羊咩咩大電影之天外飛咩
- فيلم الخروف شون: كارثة المزرعة
- 小羊肖恩 2：末日农场
- Shaun het Schaap DE FILM - Het ruimteschaap
- Bacek Jon film: Farmagedon
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FAQ
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon?
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon released?
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon was released on February 14, 2020.
Who directed A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon?
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon was directed by Richard Phelan and Will Becher.
More films by Richard Phelan Who is in the cast of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon?
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon stars John Sparkes as The Farmer, Bitzer, Chris Morrell as Farmer John, Additional Voices and Justin Fletcher as Shaun, Timmy, among 12 credited actors.
How much did A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon make at the box office?
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon grossed $43.1 million worldwide.
How is A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon rated?
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon nominated for any awards?
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon have a post-credit scene?
Yes. A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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