Friendly piglet Babe finds himself on Mr Hoggett’s farm. He soon gets to know all the animals that live there and discovers his unusual talent for communicating with sheep. His gentle approach and friendly manner soon see him take control, under the spotlight and competing against the very best sheepdogs!

Adapted from the classic British children’s book by Dick King-Smith, The Sheep-Pig, Babe is relocated to Australia, where it was adapted into a screenplay by director Chris Noonan alongside Mad Max director George Miller (who went on to direct the film’s sequel, Babe: Pig in the City.

Due to its inventive use of puppetry and real animals, Babe won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects in 1996, as well as receiving nominations for Best Picture and Best Director!

Screening as part of our Sheffield Film Festival special mini-season, which showcases the diverse range of family-friendly films championed by Showroom over the past 30 years. Whilst Showroom celebrates our 30th birthday this year, so does the wonderful Babe!

Babe is rated U, suitable for all ages. For fans of Chicken Run, Paddington, and 101 Dalmatians.

Family Time screenings are relaxed and feature low-level lighting for accessibility and comfort for all. All tickets are £6.

Part of Sheffield Film Festival, Showroom Cinema’s annual celebration of the city’s rich film heritage and the thriving film culture of Sheffield and the surrounding region.

Director Chris Noonan
Year 1995
Duration 1h 31m
Language English
Cast Christine Cavanaugh, James Cromwell, Magda Szubanski