BABE: The GalLant pig

James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski

Voices of Christine Cavanaugh, Miriam Margolyes

Universal Pictures; Directed by Chris Noonan

Rated G; 94 minutes; 1995

Based on Dick King-Smith’s beloved children’s novel, BABE is the story of an intelligent swine whose talents in sheep herding just might save him from the slaughterhouse. Featuring live-action comedy with state-of-the-art special effects and performances by animal actors, BABE is an inventive, heartwarming film.

ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER

REVIEWS

"BABE is a charmer."

- Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"The special effects are beautifully effective."

- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Absolutely enchanting."

- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA

"A surprisingly hip and hilarious movie."

- Barbara and Scott Siegel, SIEGEL ENTERTAINMENT SYNDICATE

"Irresistible. The special effects are beautifully effective."

- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"BABE is the rocky of all pigs."

- Jim Ferguson, PREVUE CHANNEL

"An instant classic. Whimsical, funny and insightful."

- Jack Garner, GANNETTNEWSSERVICE

"A must-see for the whole family! One funny, funny movie!"

- Lisa Petrillo, WLPG-TV

"BABE is a charmer."

- Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Two surprising and delighted thumbs up. It’s wonderful."

- SISKEL & EBERT

"Fresh, original and funny. An absolute delight."

- Leonard Maltin, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT

"A triumph . . . hilarious, thrilling and wildly inventive."

- Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST

"A surprisingly hip and hilarious movie."

- Barbara and Scott Siegel, SIEGEL ENTERTAINMENT SYNDICATE

"A true cinematic marvel! After you’ve seen it—you still won’t believe it!"

- Bob Shaw, KTVU

"An instant classic. Whimsical, funny and insightful."

- Jack Garner, GANNETTNEWSSERVICE

"Irresistible. The special effects are beautifully effective."

- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"A remarkable movie. BABE is brilliant."

- Wade Major, ENTERTAINMENT TODAY

"A sweet surprise."

- Jami Bernard, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

"Amazing, amusing and altogether wonderful."

- Dennis Cunningham, CBS

"The greatest!"

- Liz Smith, NEWSDAY

ONE SHEET LINER

A little pig goes along way.

AWARDS

WINNER Best Picture - Comedy - Golden Globe Award

1996 - 68TH ACADEMY AWARDS® WINNER - Best Visual Effects