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Animal Farm

  • TV Movie
  • 19991999
  • PGPG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
6.3K
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Animal Farm (1999)
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The animals of a farm successfully revolt against its human owner, only to slide into a more brutal tyranny amongst themselves.The animals of a farm successfully revolt against its human owner, only to slide into a more brutal tyranny amongst themselves.The animals of a farm successfully revolt against its human owner, only to slide into a more brutal tyranny amongst themselves.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
6.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,747
604
  • Director
    • John Stephenson
  • Writers
    • George Orwell(novel)
    • Alan Janes(teleplay)
    • Martyn Burke(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Kelsey Grammer(voice)
    • Ian Holm(voice)
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus(voice)
  • Director
    • John Stephenson
  • Writers
    • George Orwell(novel)
    • Alan Janes(teleplay)
    • Martyn Burke(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Kelsey Grammer(voice)
    • Ian Holm(voice)
    • Julia Louis-Dreyfus(voice)
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    • 97User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer
    • Snowball
    • (voice)
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • Squealer
    • (voice)
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    • Mollie
    • (voice)
    Julia Ormond
    Julia Ormond
    • Jessie
    • (voice)
    Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite
    • Benjamin (voice)…
    Paul Scofield
    Paul Scofield
    • Boxer
    • (voice)
    Patrick Stewart
    Patrick Stewart
    • Napoleon
    • (voice)
    Peter Ustinov
    Peter Ustinov
    • Old Major
    • (voice)
    Alan Stanford
    • Farmer Pilkington
    Caroline Gray
    • Mrs. Jones
    Gail Fitzpatrick
    • Mrs. Pilkington
    Jimmy Keogh
    • Dennis
    Noel O'Donovan
    • Eric
    Gerard Walsh
    • Farmer Fredericks
    Jer O'Leary
    Jer O'Leary
    • Farmer
    Sean Fitzsimons
    • Pilkington's Son
    Conor Kirwan
    • Pilkington's Son
    Charles Dale
    Charles Dale
    • Moses
    • (voice)
    • (as Charlie Dale)
    • …
    • Director
      • John Stephenson
    • Writers
      • George Orwell(novel)
      • Alan Janes(teleplay)
      • Martyn Burke(teleplay)
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    • Trivia
      In a revised first draft of the script, co-Writer Martyn Burke had Jessie set to be a six-month-old male Border Collie. This idea was later dropped, and Jessie was made an adult female instead, to give the audiences more sympathy for the main character.
    • Goofs
      When the laws painted on the side of the barn are read for the first time, in the close-up shots some of them are already in the altered forms they take later in the movie.
    • Quotes

      Snowball: The only good human is a dead one.

    • Connections
      Featured in Secrets and Mysteries of Animal Farm (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Beasts of the World
      Written by Richard Harvey

      Performed by Peter Ustinov, Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian Holm & Cast

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    7/10
    Decent adaptation...Not for purists
    Frankly, when I read the back of the tape container, and it stated something like, "...Your kids will squeal with joy..." or to that effect. My reaction was not good. This certainly wasn't the same Orwell story I remembered. The story, to me, wasn't just an allegory, but also a cautionary tale, as well. Whatever your feelings about the small, powerful book...I really doubt "joy" was one of your emotions during or after your reading.

    It's not an awful movie, just one that tinkers with the original classic. In this case, due to the popularity and in some schools, its mandatory reading...This was not wise to do so. Yes, it drags forth debate, but to what ends? Orwell is no longer here to give his biting opinion of TNT's efforts. TNT should be grateful for that, I would think.

    The special effects were good, and the vocal talent was excellent. The last minute resolution was tacky. The wide-eyed "here comes the rainbow" optimistic ending, was irksome and indicative of American films, in general. Yup, 89 minutes of blood, mayhem and carnage...then the cast ensemble sings "Put on a Happy Face!" as the credits roll...

    The "newsreel" concept was clever and novel. Yet, one couldn't escape the distance between the ending in the movie, as compared to the book. That divide is too wide. When in doubt, go to the source.
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    • Release date
      • October 3, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Beerta Xayawaanka
    • Filming locations
      • Luggala Estate, County Wicklow, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Animal Farm Productions Ltd.
      • Hallmark Entertainment
      • TNT
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    • Budget
      • $23,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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