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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl facts for kids
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Official Netflix release poster
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| Produced by | Richard Beek |
| Screenplay by | Mark Burton |
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| Music by | Lorne Balfe Julian Nott |
| Cinematography | Dave Alex Riddett |
| Editing by | Dan Hembery |
| Studio | Aardman Animations |
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| Release date(s) | 27 October 2024 (AFI) 25 December 2024 (BBC) 3 January 2025 (Netflix) |
| Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is a fun animated movie from 2024. It was made by Aardman Animations and the BBC, with Netflix. The film was directed by Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham. This is the sixth Wallace & Gromit adventure. It's also the second full-length movie, after Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005).
This movie brings back a famous bad guy: Feathers McGraw. He is a sneaky penguin from The Wrong Trousers (1993). Feathers McGraw wants to get even with Wallace and Gromit. He uses Wallace's newest invention against them!
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl first showed at the American Film Institute on October 27, 2024. It was shown in the UK on BBC One on December 25, 2024. It became one of the most-watched shows in the UK. The movie came out worldwide on Netflix on January 3, 2025. Critics loved the film, giving it a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also won a BAFTA Award for Best Children's & Family Film.
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The Story of the Film
Wallace, the clever inventor, has created a new robot. It's a robotic garden gnome called Norbot. Wallace starts a business where Norbot helps in gardens. This makes Gromit, Wallace's loyal dog, feel a bit left out. Gromit also worries that Wallace relies too much on machines. Norbot recharges loudly at night. So, Gromit moves its charging station to the basement.
A criminal penguin named Feathers McGraw sees Norbot on TV. He hacks into Wallace's computer. Feathers reprograms Norbot to work for him. He wants Norbot to make many more gnomes. Feathers plans to get revenge on Wallace and Gromit. The gnomes start stealing things from homes around the city.
Chief Inspector Albert Mackintosh and his new partner, PC Mukherjee, think Wallace is the thief. They take away most of Wallace's inventions. But they don't find the gnomes. Gromit gets Wallace's tracking device back from the police station. He tracks the gnomes to the local zoo. Feathers McGraw is locked up there. Gromit finds out the gnomes are building a submarine for Feathers. He plans to escape through the sewers.
Feathers spots Gromit hiding in a tree. He tells Norbot to cut Gromit down. Gromit and Norbot fall into an animal area. The fall resets Norbot back to his original, friendly setting. Gromit then goes to the museum. A famous Blue Diamond is being put back on display. But it turns out to be a fake! Feathers had hidden the real diamond in Wallace's house before he was arrested.
Gromit rushes home. But he and Wallace are captured by the gnomes. Feathers gets the diamond. He locks Wallace and Gromit in a wardrobe. Wallace and Gromit use a leaf blower to escape with Norbot. The three of them chase Feathers down a canal. They use narrowboats. Inspector Mackintosh and PC Mukherjee also chase them on a bicycle. Mackintosh doesn't know Feathers has escaped. Mukherjee still believes Wallace is innocent.
Wallace and Gromit figure out how to reprogram the gnomes. Gromit jumps onto Feathers' narrowboat. Feathers sees the police have blocked the canal. He steers his boat off a high navigable aqueduct. The boat hangs over the edge. Wallace convinces Gromit to give the diamond to Feathers. Feathers thinks he has won. He jumps off the boat. The boat falls, but Norbot and the other gnomes save Gromit.
Feathers escapes to Yorkshire on a train. But he finds out Gromit tricked him! Gromit had swapped the diamond with a fake. Mackintosh praises Mukherjee for trusting her feelings. He retires and lets her take over. Wallace goes back to inventing. He realizes that machines can't replace human help. Gromit gains new respect for Norbot.
Who Are the Voices?
Many talented actors lend their voices to the characters:
- Ben Whitehead is the voice of Wallace. Wallace is the inventor and Gromit's owner. This is Ben Whitehead's first full movie as Wallace. He has voiced Wallace in games and ads since 2008.
- Peter Kay voices Chief Inspector Albert Mackintosh. He was a police constable and is now a chief inspector. Peter Kay played this role before in Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
- Reece Shearsmith is the voice of Norbot. Norbot is Wallace's newest invention. His personality changes when Feathers McGraw takes control.
- Reece Shearsmith also voices the other robot gnomes. They work for Feathers McGraw.
- Lauren Patel voices PC Mukherjee. She is Chief Inspector Albert Mackintosh's brave and young helper.
- Diane Morgan is Onya Doorstep, a news reporter.
- Muzz Khan voices Anton Deck, a newsreader. His name is a funny reference to a famous TV duo.
You might also hear some special guest voices! John Sparkes voices The Farmer from Shaun the Sheep. Adjoa Andoh and Lenny Henry also have small voice roles.
How the Movie Was Made
Models from Vengeance Most Fowl on display
Making a Wallace & Gromit film takes a lot of work! The director, Nick Park, had some challenges with earlier movies. He found it easier to make shorter films. But this new movie started as a short idea. It then grew into a full-length film.
Aardman Animations uses a special modelling clay called Lewis Newplast. The factory that made this clay closed down. Aardman bought enough clay to finish Vengeance Most Fowl. They are now looking for a new supplier for future films.
The movie's title was announced on June 6, 2024. It was also revealed that Feathers McGraw would be the villain. He is a fan favorite from The Wrong Trousers.
The Music in the Film
The music for the film was created by Lorne Balfe and Julian Nott. Julian Nott has composed music for many Wallace & Gromit films. Lorne Balfe also helped with music for The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
You'll hear some famous songs in the movie too. Gromit listens to "By the Sleepy Lagoon" by Eric Coates. Feathers McGraw plays "Born Free" by Matt Monro during his escape. Feathers also plays a piece by J.S. Bach on an organ in his submarine. This is a nod to the movie 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.
Release and Awards
Vengeance Most Fowl first showed at the AFI Fest on October 27, 2024. It was shown at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The film had a small release in cinemas on December 18, 2024.
It aired in the United Kingdom on BBC One on December 25, 2024. It was released worldwide on Netflix on January 3, 2025. To promote the film, the BBC showed special Wallace & Gromit clips. These clips were shown on BBC One during Christmas.
The movie was very popular in the UK. About 9.38 million people watched it on Christmas Day. After a week, this number grew to over 16 million viewers! It was the second most-watched show in the UK since 2022. Nick Park has said that Vengeance Most Fowl will not be the last Wallace & Gromit film. He always has new ideas!
See also
In Spanish: Wallace y Gromit: La venganza se sirve con plumas para niños