Animal Farm (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1954, Animal Farm is a drama and animation film directed by John Halas, running about 72 minutes. “He's got the world in an UPROAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A successful farmyard revolution by the resident animals vs. the farmer goes horribly wrong when corrupt pigs hijack it for their personal gain. Based on the socialist George Orwell’s novel “Animal Farm”, a critique of Stalinist authoritarianism.
Who’s in it. Animal Farm stars Gordon Heath as Narrator (voice) and Maurice Denham as All animals (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Animal Farm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Animal Farm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Animal Farm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Animal Farm (1954)?
- In US, Animal Farm is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Animal Farm worth watching?
- Animal Farm holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Animal Farm?
- Animal Farm stars Gordon Heath and Maurice Denham.
- When was Animal Farm released?
- Animal Farm was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.