Animal Farm (1954)

Kernel Score: 78% · 526 ratings · Rated G

Genres: Animation, Drama

Released: 1954-12-28

Runtime: 73 minutes

Where to watch Animal Farm

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Animals on a farm lead a revolution against the farmers to put their destiny in their own hands. However this revolution eats their own children and they cannot avoid corruption.

Animal Farm parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Animal Farm is an animated allegory, based on George Orwell's novel, about farm animals whose revolution against their oppressors is corrupted by new tyranny.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts oppression, power abuse, and animal-on-animal violence within an allegorical farm setting.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Joy Batchelor

Cast

  • Gordon Heath as Narrator (voice)
  • Maurice Denham as All animals (voice)

Animal Farm FAQ

Is Animal Farm good?

Animal Farm has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 526 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Animal Farm?

In the US you can stream Animal Farm on Prime Video, FlixFling and Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video and FlixFling.

Is Animal Farm OK for kids?

Animal Farm is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Animal Farm is an animated allegory, based on George Orwell's novel, about farm animals whose revolution against their oppressors is corrupted by new tyranny.

What movies are like Animal Farm?

If you liked Animal Farm, try The Breadwinner, Watership Down, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and The Little Prince.