The Wrong Trousers (1993)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,133 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 1993-12-17
Runtime: 30 minutes
Overview
Wallace rents out Gromit's former bedroom to a penguin, who takes up an interest in the techno trousers created by Wallace. However, Gromit later learns that the penguin is a wanted criminal.
The Wrong Trousers parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Wrong Trousers is a PG-rated claymation short about an inventor and his dog outwitting a criminal penguin lodger.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Includes cartoonish heist and chase sequences typical of the Wallace and Gromit series.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Peter Sallis as Wallace (voice)
The Wrong Trousers FAQ
Is The Wrong Trousers good?
The Wrong Trousers has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Is The Wrong Trousers OK for kids?
The Wrong Trousers is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Wrong Trousers is a PG-rated claymation short about an inventor and his dog outwitting a criminal penguin lodger.
What movies are like The Wrong Trousers?
If you liked The Wrong Trousers, try Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, A Close Shave, A Grand Day Out and Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.