Chicken Run (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2000, Chicken Run is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Nick Park, running about 84 minutes. “This ain't no chick flick. It's poultry in motion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.
Who’s in it. Chicken Run stars Lynn Ferguson as Mac (voice), Phil Daniels as Fetcher (voice), Mel Gibson as Rocky (voice) and Tony Haygarth as Mr. Tweedy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Chicken Run has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $224.8M 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 Chicken Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chicken Run tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chicken Run (2000)?
- In US, Chicken Run 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 Chicken Run worth watching?
- Chicken Run holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chicken Run?
- Chicken Run stars Lynn Ferguson, Phil Daniels, Mel Gibson, Tony Haygarth and Jane Horrocks.
- When was Chicken Run released?
- Chicken Run was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.