Babe (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Babe |
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| Directed by | Chris Noonan |
| Produced by | Catherine Barber Philip Hearnshaw Bill Miller George Miller Doug Mitchell Daphne Paris |
| Written by | Book:Dick King-Smith Screenplay:George Miller Chris Noonan |
| Narrated by | Roscoe Lee Browne |
| Starring | James Cromwell Magda Szubanski Christine Cavanaugh Zoe Burton Miriam Margolyes Hugo Weaving Miriam Flynn Russi Taylor Roscoe Lee Browne Doris Grau Danny Mann |
| Music by | Nigel Westlake |
| Cinematography | Andrew Lesnie |
| Editing by | Marcus D'Arcy Jay Friedkin |
| Distributed by | Universal Studios |
| Release date(s) | August 4, 1995 |
| Country | United States Australia |
| Language | English |
Babe is a heartwarming movie that came out in 1995. It was made by filmmakers from both Australia and the United States. This film tells the incredible story of a little pig. He dreams of becoming a sheep herder, just like a dog!
The movie stars actors like Magda Szubanski and James Cromwell. Many famous voices were used for the animal characters. These included Christine Cavanaugh and Hugo Weaving. "Babe" became very popular and won an Academy Award.
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The Story of Babe
The movie begins with Babe, a small piglet. He is chosen at a fair by a kind farmer, Arthur Hoggett. Babe is brought to the farmer's quiet farm. Here, he meets many different animals.
Babe learns about farm life from the other animals. He learns to communicate with them. He also learns about the different jobs animals do. He becomes especially close to Fly, a wise border collie.
One day, Babe shows a surprising talent. He can gently guide the sheep. This is usually a job for a sheepdog. Farmer Hoggett notices Babe's special skill. He decides to train Babe for a sheepdog competition.
Babe faces many challenges. Other animals on the farm doubt him. But with kindness and determination, Babe proves everyone wrong. He shows that anyone can achieve their dreams.
Who Made the Movie Babe?
The movie Babe was created by Kennedy Miller Productions. George Miller was one of the main producers. He also helped write the story. Chris Noonan directed the film. He also worked on the screenplay with George Miller.
The movie was filmed in a beautiful place called Robertson, New South Wales, in Australia. It was released by Universal Pictures.
Awards and Recognition
Babe was a very successful movie. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1996. This included the award for Best Picture.
The film won the Academy Award for Visual Effects. This award recognized the amazing way the animals were made to talk and interact. The movie also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
The Sequel: Babe: Pig in the City
Because Babe was so popular, a second movie was made. It was called Babe: Pig in the City. This film continued Babe's adventures.
See also
In Spanish: Babe para niños
