A little pig with big dreams teaches himself to be a sheepdog in this marvelous fantasy based on Dick King-Smith's children's novel "The Sheep-Pig." When an old farmer wins a piglet at a carnival by guessing its weight, be brings the oinker, named Babe, home. At first, the little animal feels confused and lonely. But a maternal collie, who just delivered her own litter, welcomes Babe into her family, and teaches him about farm life. Soon the precious pig proves that he can be a pretty valuable asset to the farmer and his wife--in a most unexpected way. Special effects allow the entire menagerie of farm animals to speak throughout this magical live-action tale.

The film won the 1995 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.

Released theatrically in the USA August 4, 1995, and had an opening weekend box office gross of $8.7 million.

A Kennedy Miller production.

Color by Atlab color. Sound in DTS.

Animatronic characters by Jim Henson's Creature Shop. Animal action directed by Karl Lewis Miller.

Additional credits: Simon Warnock, Michael Bau, Geoffrey Guiffre (assistant directors); Ken Arlidge (additional unit director of photography); Carolyn Tyrer (makeup/hair).

Rated BBFC U by the British Board of Film Classification.

Excerpt: "Christmas means carnage!" -- Ferdinand, the duck (voice of DANNY MANN)

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Single Side - Single Layer
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Dolby Digital 5.1 - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Biographies: Cast & Crew

James Cromwell: American actor, BABE/L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
Magda Szubanski: Actress/"Babe"

Chris Noonan: Director/"Babe"

Bill Miller: Producer, MAD MAX
George Miller: Australian-born Director, Producer, Writer (MAD MAX, BABE)

George Miller: Australian-born Director, Producer, Writer (MAD MAX, BABE)

"...It's inspiring what real talent, imagination, and style can do..." -- Rating: A
"...Carefree and light on its feet....If only people would be more like these animals, the world, though hardly saner, would certainly be a lot more fun..."
"...BABE is a movie made with charm and wit....It knows things, and teaches lessons. And it is so well made that adults will find it entertaining, too..."
"...Dazzling family entertainment with enormous charm and utilizing breathtaking technical innovation..."
"...Utterly charming..." - Recommended
"...[BABE] is in a league of its own when it comes to enchantment....Beautifully shot in Australia, Babe gives off a cozy, old-fashioned feel..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars