Babe (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1995, Babe is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Chris Noonan, running about 91 minutes. “A little pig goes a long way.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Babe is a little pig who doesn't quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hogget knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.

Who’s in it. Babe stars Christine Cavanaugh as Babe (voice), Miriam Margolyes as Fly (voice), Danny Mann as Ferdinand (voice) and Hugo Weaving as Rex (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Babe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $254.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Babe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Babe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Babe (1995)?
In US, Babe is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Babe worth watching?
Babe holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Babe?
Babe stars Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margolyes, Danny Mann, Hugo Weaving and Miriam Flynn.
When was Babe released?
Babe was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.