Babe: Pig in the City (1998) movie poster

Babe: Pig in the City (1998)

"In the heart of the city, a pig with heart."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 68% (RT: 67%, MC: 68) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyAdventureComedyDrama

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Runtime
1h 36m
Country
Australia, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.7/10 (1,308 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metacritic
68
Cast
E. G. Daily as Babe (voice)
Magda Szubanski as Mrs. Esme Cordelia Hoggett
James Cromwell as Farmer Arthur Hoggett
Mickey Rooney as Fugly Floom, the Speechless Man in Hotel
Mary Stein as Miss Floom
Danny Mann as Ferdinand / Tug / Additional Character Voices (voice)
Glenne Headly as Zootie (voice)
Steven Wright as Bob (voice)
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 1,308 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 68%.
Overview
Babe, fresh from his victory in the sheepherding contest, returns to Farmer Hoggett's farm, but after Farmer Hoggett is injured and unable to work, Babe has to go to the big city to save the farm. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • George Miller cited several classic family films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated family films of 1998 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Babe: Pig in the City is a 1998 family, adventure, comedy film directed by George Miller. Babe, fresh from his victory in the sheepherding contest, returns to Farmer Hoggett's farm, but after Farmer Hoggett is injured and unable to work, Babe has to go to the big city to save the farm. The film has been rated by 1,308 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a family film, Babe: Pig in the City delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Babe: Pig in the City (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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