Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
90%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
5 wins & 50 nominations total
Warm, funny, and brilliantly animated, Shaun the Sheep is yet another stop-motion jewel in Aardman’s family-friendly crown
Shaun the Sheep Movie is the perfect film for anyone who loves to laugh and appreciate the art of silent comedy. With its clever and hilarious visual gags, engaging story, and lovable characters, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this movie. Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, Shaun will awaken your inner-tot and make you feel like a part of the flock. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the ride – you won’t regret it!
Production Company(ies)
Alexander Nanau Production, Samsa Film, HBO Europe,
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for rude humor
Year of Release
2015
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 25m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 5, 2015 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 24, 2015
Genre(s)
Comedy/Adventure
Keyword(s)
Shaun the Sheep Movie, PG, Comedy/Adventure, 1h 25m, directed by Mark Burton and Richard Starzak, written by Mark Burton and Richard Starzak, produced by Julie Lockhart and Paul Kewley, starring Justin Fletcher as Shaun and Timmy, John Sparkes as The Farmer and Bitzer, Omid Djalili as Trumper, Richard Webber as Shirley, Kate Harbour as Timmy’s Mum and Meryl, Tim Hands as Slip, box office gross of $19.4M, reviewed by Charlotte O’Sullivan, Bill Goodykoontz, Udita Jhunjhunwala, Bilge Ebiri, Liz Braun, Brad Wheeler, Brian Eggert, Mike Massie, Richard Propes, Allen Almachar, Pamela Hutchinson, Sarah Knight Adamson, more, Aardman Animations, stop-motion animation, animals, farm, big city, memory loss, slapstick, physical humor, pantomime, wordless communication, family-friendly, heartwarming, hilarious, charming, innocent, clever, smart, brilliantly animated, jewel, warm, funny
Worldwide gross: $106,209,378
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $132,577,805
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 893
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 14,457,776
US/Canada gross: $19,375,982
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $24,186,425
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,347
US/Canada opening weekend: $4,038,962
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $5,041,708
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,103
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $25,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $31,206,709
Production budget ranking: 1,132
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $16,804,813
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $84,566,284
ROI to date (est.): 176%
ROI ranking: 696
John Sparkes – The Farmer, Bitzer (Voice)
Omid Djalili – Trumper (Voice)
Richard Webber – Shirley (Voice)
Kate Harbour – Timmy’s Mum, Meryl (Voice)
Tim Hands – Slip (Voice)
Director(s)
Mark Burton, Richard Starzak
Writer(s)
Mark Burton, Richard Starzak
Producer(s)
Julie Lockhart, Paul Kewley
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
5 wins & 50 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (171) | Top Critics (48) | Fresh (170) | Rotten (1)
Shaun will awaken the inner-tot in adults, and the inner-adult in tots.
August 31, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
Charlotte O’Sullivan
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
The Shaun the Sheep Movie manages to be smart, moving and hilarious without the inclusion of a single word of dialogue.
August 31, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
Bill Goodykoontz
Arizona Republic
TOP CRITIC
A heartwarming, fun, smart experience is kneaded into a simple, delightful and insightful story.
August 13, 2015
Udita Jhunjhunwala
Scroll.in
TOP CRITIC
Plenty of bigger, more grown-up movies could learn a thing or two from its humanity.
August 7, 2015
Bilge Ebiri
New York Magazine/Vulture
TOP CRITIC
Shaun The Sheep is suitable entertainment for anyone who likes to laugh out loud.
August 7, 2015 | Rating: 4/5
Liz Braun
Toronto Sun
TOP CRITIC
Visually appealing and animal friendly, Shaun the Sheep celebrates summer – a break in the routine, loving it on the lam.
August 7, 2015 | Rating: 3/4
Brad Wheeler
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
Delightfully free of the stifling commercial sensibilities embraced by today’s most popular animated features, the film may not venture into unexplored narrative territory, but its pleasures are clever, sweet, and often hilarious.
May 29, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
Through outstanding slapstick, imaginatively choreographed chase sequences, and all manner of visual gags, an engaging story unfolds.
December 4, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
Yet another winner for the folks at Aardman.
September 22, 2020 | Rating: 3.0/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
This is the cinematic equivalent of little puppies or kittens: it’s just impossible to hate.
July 15, 2020 | Rating: B
Allen Almachar
The MacGuffin
From its ease with wordless communication to the exuberant pleasure it takes in runaway vehicles and ludicrous chases, there’s no doubt that this film is suffused with the spirit of great silent comedy cinema.
March 27, 2020
Pamela Hutchinson
Silent London
All ages will enjoy this creative romp in the city and on the farm.
January 22, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4
Sarah Knight Adamson
Sarah’s Backstage Pass…
Plot
Tired of working on the farm, the special sheep, Shaun, takes his flock and the farmer’s dog, Bitzer, into his own “temporary escape plan” after an unexpected accident. Unfortunately, in the big city, the farmer is diagnosed with amnesia, that could possibly change their normal farm life forever, and the squad sets a plan in order to regain the farmer’s memory and return to the farm. But, an animal control worker named Trumper intervenes in their plan.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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