A Town Called Panic (2009): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
A Town Called Panic is a 2009 animated film directed by Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes and earned $505,699 worldwide. It earned 4 award nominations, including Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2011. Critics gave it 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic. Stream it on Kanopy and OVID.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Directors
- Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Zeitgeist Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Town Called Panic About?
The premise of A Town Called Panic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three toy friends—Cowboy, Indian, and Horse—embark on a chaotic journey when a barbecue gift leads to an unexpected and increasingly large brick purchase. Their misadventures take them across diverse landscapes, including the earth's core, icy tundras, and an underwater world. Along the way, they face perilous situations and their antics spiral out of control in this animated comedy filled with laughter and mayhem.
Where to Watch A Town Called Panic
Stream it on Kanopy and OVID. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of A Town Called Panic
Directed by Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar.
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Co-director Vincent Patar
A Town Called Panic Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Town Called Panic 81% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 81% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 8.5
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TMDB 75% User score
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A Town Called Panic Plot Summary
What happens in A Town Called Panic 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
Friends Cowboy, Indian, and Horse share a tranquil life in their rural home. However, things take a turn when Cowboy and Indian unexpectedly forget Horse’s birthday. In an effort to keep their oversight under wraps, they devise a plan to secretly construct a brick barbecue for him. They persuade their neighbor Steven to send Horse on a mission to pick up his animals from the nearby music school, thus buying themselves some time.
While at the music school, Horse encounters his romantic interest, Mrs. Jacqueline Longray, a charming fellow horse and music teacher. He is smitten and eager to impress her, even attempting to play the piano to win her over. To his delight, she offers to give him lessons, sparking a connection between them.
Full summary
The whole story of A Town Called Panic, scene by scene
A Town Called Panic Box Office
A Town Called Panic grossed $505,699 worldwide. $165,509 came from the US and Canada and $340,190 (67%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$505.7K
- US & Canada
- $165.5K
- International
- $340.2K
A Town Called Panic Awards & Nominations
A Town Called Panic earned 4 award nominations, including Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role at the Actor Awards (SAG) 2011. The 4 nominations come from 4 ceremonies.
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Jeremy Renner
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Artios Awards 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Drama
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BAFTA 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Pete Postlethwaite
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Golden Globes 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Jeremy Renner
A Town Called Panic Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Town Called Panic.
How Well Do You Know A Town Called Panic?
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 special occasion do Cowboy and Indian forget to celebrate for Horse?
A Town Called Panic Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Pánico en la granja” and “小村嚇嚇叫”.
- Also known as
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- Pánico en la granja
- 小村嚇嚇叫
- Panico al Villaggio
- Cowboy
- Indianer og Hest - The Movie!
- Panika v městečku
- Panik in der Pampa
- 惊恐小镇
- Uma Cidade Chamada Pânico
- Panik i byn
- Паника в деревне
- Pánikfalva
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- Град Паника
- Pànic a la granja
- 우당탕 마을
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A Town Called Panic FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Town Called Panic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Town Called Panic?
A Town Called Panic runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was A Town Called Panic released?
A Town Called Panic was released on December 16, 2009.
Who directed A Town Called Panic?
A Town Called Panic was directed by Stéphane Aubier and Vincent Patar.
More films by Stéphane Aubier Where can I watch A Town Called Panic?
In the US, A Town Called Panic is streaming on Kanopy and OVID (availability from JustWatch).
How much did A Town Called Panic make at the box office?
A Town Called Panic grossed $505,699 worldwide ($165,509 domestic, $340,190 international).
How is A Town Called Panic rated?
A Town Called Panic has 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was A Town Called Panic nominated for any awards?
A Town Called Panic received 4 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does A Town Called Panic have a post-credit scene?
No. A Town Called Panic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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