Babe (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Babe is a 1995 adventure drama directed by Chris Noonan, starring James Cromwell, Christine Cavanaugh and Magda Szubanski. It is based on The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith and Ann Kronheimer. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $254.1 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Visual Effects. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Chris Noonan
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Babe About?
The premise of Babe without spoilers, adapted from The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith and Ann Kronheimer. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A kind farmer named Arthur Hoggett wins a piglet, Babe, at a local fair, setting in motion a series of extraordinary events. Babe develops a close bond with Fly, a wise border collie, and surprisingly demonstrates a talent for herding sheep. Despite the established traditions of the farm and the skepticism of its inhabitants, Babe strives to find his place and gain acceptance within the rural community.
Babe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pig
- sheep
- farm
- border collie
- voice over narration
- talking animal
- death of family
- animal protagonist
- rural setting
- farmer's wife
- persian cat
- dead sheep
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- christmas present
- dollhouse
- death
- live action
- farmer
- sheepdog
- christmas
- alarm clock
- crying
- pet owner relationship
- comfort
- one word title
- puppy
- falling from height
- christmas eve
- friendship
- cat
- orphan
- death of mother
- death of friend
- character name in title
- watching tv
- friends who live together
- collie dog
- animal
- 1990s
- babe the pig character
- slimehouse
- furry
- animals family
- part of duology
- rain
- power outage
- feral dog
- shotgun
- piglet
- fair
- muzzle
Where to Watch Babe
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Babe Cast
James Cromwell leads the cast, with Christine Cavanaugh and Magda Szubanski. Directed by Chris Noonan.
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Director Chris Noonan
Babe Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Babe 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 62% User score
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Babe Plot Summary
What happens in Babe 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
Babe, an orphaned piglet, finds himself unexpectedly chosen for a “guess the weight” contest at a local county fair. The victorious farmer, Arthur Hoggett, makes the decision to bring Babe home to live with a Border Collie named Fly, her partner Rex, and their lively puppies in the warm comfort of the barn.
Full summary
The whole story of Babe, scene by scene
Babe Box Office
Babe grossed $254.1 million worldwide. $63.7 million came from the US and Canada and $190.5 million (75%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$254.1M
- US & Canada
- $63.7M
- International
- $190.5M
Babe Awards & Nominations
Babe won 1 Oscar, including Visual Effects. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1996, with 1 win from 7 nominations.
1 win11 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
- Oscars 1996 1 win · 7 nominations
- Won Visual Effects
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – James Cromwell
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Directing – Chris Noonan
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BAFTA 1996 3 nominations- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Film
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
Babe Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 7 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip Christmas Means Carnage
- Clip Babe, the New Sheepdog
- Clip Babe's New Beginning
- Clip The Sheep Password
How Well Do You Know Babe?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What contest does Babe participate in at the county fair?
Cars in Babe
7 cars on screen, including the 1948 Morris-Commercial LC3 and the 1971 Dodge Canter.
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1948 Morris-Commercial LC3 Main role -
1971 Dodge Canter Minor role -
1982 Mazda T-Series Minor role -
Nissan Diesel CM-Series Minor role
Babe Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Babe: The Gallant Pig” and “Babe (1995)”.
- Also known as
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- Babe: The Gallant Pig
- Babe (1995)
- Babe 1
- Babe: Galantné prasiatko
- Babe - Een Buitengewone Big
- Um Porquinho Chamado Babe
- Le cochon devenu berger
- Μπέιμπ: Το Ζωηρό Γουρουνάκι
- Babe – galantní prasátko
- Ein Schweinchen namens Babe
- Babe - Maialino coraggioso
- Babe, le cochon devenu berger
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- Бэйб: Четвероногий малыш
- Babe - den modiga lilla grisen
- Babe: El cerdito valiente
- Babe - urhea possu
- Babe - den kække gris
- ベイブ
- בייב
- Babe, o Porquinho Atrapalhado
- Cesur Domuz Bebe
- 꼬마 돼지 베이브
- Бейб
- Babe - świnka z klasą
- Babe, el puerquito valiente
- 小猪宝贝
- Prasiatko Babe
- Babe, el porquet valent
- เบ๊บ หมูน้อยหัวใจเทวดา
- 我不笨，所以我有話說
- Babe: Cel mai curajos porc din lume
- Txerritxo Ausarta
- Babe: Chú Heo Chăn Cừu
- Mažylis
Seen Babe?
Movies Like Babe
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Babe: Pig in the City, Babes in Toyland and Sheep & Wolves: Pig Deal.
Babe FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Babe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Babe?
Babe runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Babe released?
Babe was released on August 4, 1995.
Who directed Babe?
Babe was directed by Chris Noonan.
More films by Chris Noonan Who is in the cast of Babe?
Babe stars James Cromwell, Christine Cavanaugh and Magda Szubanski.
Where can I watch Babe?
In the US, Babe is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Babe make at the box office?
Babe grossed $254.1 million worldwide ($63.7 million domestic, $190.5 million international).
How is Babe rated?
Babe has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Is Babe based on a book?
Yes. Babe is adapted from The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith and Ann Kronheimer.
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