The Chicken (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1965, The Chicken is a comedy and family film directed by Claude Berri, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. The Chicken [Le Poulet] is a 1965 French short comedy film directed by Claude Berri. The film follows a father, mother, and son who go to visit a chicken farm. The son catches and brings home a chicken. The father plans to eat it if the chicken doesn't lay eggs. The boy aims to save the chicken and comedy ensues. It won an Oscar in 1966 for Best Short Subject.
Who’s in it. The Chicken stars Jacques Marin as Le père, Viviane Bourbonneux as La mère and Martin Serre as Le gosse.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Chicken has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chicken page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chicken tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Chicken (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Chicken change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Chicken worth watching?
- The Chicken holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chicken?
- The Chicken stars Jacques Marin, Viviane Bourbonneux and Martin Serre.
- When was The Chicken released?
- The Chicken was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.