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title: "A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon"
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# A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019)

Directed by Will Becher, Richard Phelan · 1h 27m · Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction

## Identity

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon
- **IMDb ID:** tt6193408
- **TMDB ID:** 422803
- **Wikidata ID:** Q56277622
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6193408/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/422803, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q56277622

**Fi1m score: 78** · Critics 74 from 18 reviews

*In a sentence:* The sheep manage perfectly well without dialogue; the pop songs could have taken the hint

> Will Becher and Richard Phelan’s sheep-and-alien adventure is funny, gentle and carefully made. The science-fiction story is familiar and the songs sometimes intrude, but the incidental jokes make this an easy family recommendation.

## Synopsis

Shaun (Justin Fletcher) finds his farmyard routine interrupted by an alien visitor, Lu-La (Amalia Vitale). Bitzer and the Farmer (both voiced by John Sparkes) are among the familiar inhabitants, while Agent Red (Kate Harbour) joins the adventure. Everyday farmyard mischief gives way to science-fiction encounters as Shaun and Lu-La share the screen. The characters communicate through noises and gestures rather than spoken dialogue, with signs, pictures and physical mishaps carrying the story. Shaun’s fellow sheep include Timmy (Justin Fletcher), Nuts (Andy Nyman) and Shirley (Rich Webber).

## Review

Will Becher and Richard Phelan make *A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon* a funny, kindly family adventure, with enough care in the small jokes to justify the familiar science-fiction story. We recommend it, provided a fresh plot is not the evening’s main requirement. The pleasure is in watching stop-motion characters get a laugh without stopping to explain themselves. The farmyard business remains the strongest material, even when the film offers a larger adventure. At 87 minutes, it has the good sense not to make too much of the occasion.

The wordless storytelling gives the performers an unusual job. Justin Fletcher’s Shaun and Amalia Vitale’s Lu-La have to be understood through sounds and movement, with John Sparkes voicing both the Farmer and Bitzer. The vocal performances leave room for the animation, rather than trying to do all the work themselves. We laughed most at the small background gags, because the film lets us notice them without pausing the main action to demand applause. That restraint makes it worth looking around the frame instead of simply waiting for the next large mishap.

Charles Copping’s cinematography makes the stop-motion figures feel solid and keeps their movements easy to read. Matt Perry’s production design rewards attention to the surroundings, where incidental jokes can compete with the main business. The handmade detail matters because it makes this unlikely company feel settled in a shared place. There is enough to look at without the frame becoming exhausting, and enough space for a small movement to register. The science-fiction material receives the same care, though the farm has more personality.

Sim Evan-Jones’s editing gives the slapstick time to register before moving on, and the jokes benefit from that patience. Physical comedy needs us to understand what is happening, then gives us a moment to anticipate the trouble. Here, the cutting generally respects both steps, which helps keep the action accessible without making it sluggish. Tom Howe supplies the score, but the pop-song passages are less welcome: the montages briefly replace comic development with a ready-made burst of cheer. The film is cheerful enough without being prompted by a song.

Mark Burton and Jon Brown’s screenplay is less persuasive when it leans on familiar science-fiction references. Recognising a borrowed idea provides a small pleasure, but it does not necessarily produce a joke, and some of these nods feel easier than the farmyard comedy. Lu-La is appealing company without becoming a particularly substantial character. That limits how much feeling the adventure can gather around her, even when the animation is working hard. The story stays pleasant and predictable, with the finer invention happening in the incidental business.

Against the usual demands of a family comedy, the film gets the important things right: clear action, distinct personalities and enough visual humour to work across ages. It is particularly good at allowing adults and children to enjoy the same joke, rather than alternating between audiences. The gentle tone leaves plenty of room for silliness. We would choose it for a shared evening when nobody wants a film that talks at them. Keep an eye on the background.

*Fi1m score 78, published 3 October 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics find Farmageddon a warm, funny family adventure, with praise centred on the painstaking stop-motion animation and precisely timed visual comedy. The reviews repeatedly single out small background gags, tactile detail and wordless storytelling that works across ages and languages. Its science-fiction references are generally welcomed as a playful addition to Shaun’s farmyard routines, with the Spielberg homages drawing particular approval.

The reservations concern familiarity and character more than craftsmanship, with responses ranging from enthusiastic to mildly disappointed rather than hostile. /Film finds the science-fiction parody predictable, while Vulture considers the character details more routine and the sequel less memorable than its predecessor. Several reviews also question the music cues or find that musical montages interrupt the pace. Even among the less persuaded critics, the animation and sight gags retain admirers; the disagreement is chiefly over how much invention supports them.

## Straight answers

**Is A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon worth watching?**

*A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon* is worth watching for a gentle family comedy, and we score it 78 out of 100. We recommend it for the patient slapstick and background jokes that work across ages, though the science-fiction story is familiar and the pop songs sometimes interrupt the fun.

**How long is A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, and what is it rated?**

*A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon* runs 1h 27m. It is a family and comedy film.

**Where can I watch A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon in Chile?**

*A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon* is streaming on Netflix in Chile. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How does A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon compare to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?**

*A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon* offers gentle, wordless slapstick, while [*E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*](https://film.one/film/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial) makes its alien friendship more emotionally involving. We favour *E.T.* for characters whose feelings carry more weight; *Farmageddon* suits a lighter shared evening, with its strongest laughs coming from farmyard mischief and small background details rather than the alien adventure.

**What should I watch after A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon?**

After *A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon*, try [*E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*](https://film.one/film/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial) (1982, Fi1m 91): A more emotionally involving alien friendship, with the same concern for getting along. Then [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://film.one/film/my-neighbor-totoro) (1988, Fi1m 89): Gentle encounters with strange creatures, where patient observation matters more than busy plotting.

### Reviews we read (18)

- **Empire**, John Nugent (85/100, inferred): Nugent finds the film a sweet, effortlessly likeable, reliably enjoyable adventure. He especially praises its stop-motion craft, visual gags, sci-fi references and witty wordplay. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon/)
- **Variety**, Guy Lodge (85/100, inferred): Lodge finds the sequel delightful and cheerfully offbeat, with its gentle sci-fi twist refreshing Shaun’s familiar farmyard antics. He especially praises the stop-motion slapstick, comic timing, and witty incidental gags, though the pop-heavy soundtrack feels out of place. [Read](https://variety.com/2019/film/reviews/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-1203344259/)
- **IndieWire**, David Ehrlich (B+): Ehrlich praises the film as charming, funny, and appealing across generations, calling it a delightful continuation of Aardman’s handcrafted style. He particularly singles out the tactile stop-motion detail and Spielberg homages, though music montages briefly disrupt the story’s momentum. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-netflix-1202210543/)
- **Little White Lies**, Trevor Johnston (4/4/4): Johnston finds the film a warm, amusing success, with enough gags to entertain across generations. He praises the beautifully timed slapstick and the carefully crafted stop-motion details. [Read](https://lwlies.com/reviews/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon)
- **Time Out**, Phil de Semlyen (4/5): The review finds the sequel cheerful and successful, carrying forward the series’ jolliness and English eccentricity. It especially praises the Spielbergian sci-fi twist, delivered with characteristic Aardman charm. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon)
- **The Guardian**, Cath Clarke (75/100, inferred): Clarke finds it a charming, daft family adventure that successfully raises the stakes with a Spielbergian sci-fi story. She praises the frequent sight gags, though she feels some of Shaun’s world loses personality in the sci-fi setting. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/oct/18/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-aardman)
- **Los Angeles Times**, Kenneth Turan (74/100, inferred): Turan finds the film charming, lighthearted and consistently amusing. He especially praises its playful sci-fi references and the distinct personalities conveyed without spoken words. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-02-13/review-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon)
- **The New York Times** (65/100, inferred): The page is inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict cannot be verified. No specific praise or complaint is available from the page text. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/movies/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review.html)
- **Screen Daily**, Fionnuala Halligan (64/100, inferred): The visible page confirms this is a review, but its verdict is behind a paywall. No praise or complaint from the critic is visible in the supplied text. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review/5143310.article)
- **The AV Club**, Ignatiy Vishnevetsky (C+): The critic finds the film a mild, inoffensive but underwhelming Aardman outing. The handmade stop-motion and farmyard antics work, but the film lacks the zaniness and intricate action of the classic Wallace & Gromit shorts. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/there-s-not-enough-wallace-gromit-zaniness-in-the-mil-1841577234)
- **Vulture**, Bilge Ebiri (55/100, inferred): Ebiri finds the film entertaining but blunter and less memorable than its predecessor. He praises its winning sight gags, while criticizing the more rote character details and reliance on signs and pictures. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2020/02/farmageddon-shaun-the-sheep-netflix-review.html)
- **Film Stories**, Film Stories (85/100, inferred): The critic finds the film a lovely, accessible treat, even if it does not reach the heights of Aardman’s best work. They praise its tactile stop-motion craft and playful science-fiction references. [Read](https://filmstories.co.uk/reviews/farmageddon-a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-review/)
- **HeyUGuys** (85/100, inferred): The critic finds the sequel an enduring, feel-good family film that can charm audiences of all ages. They single out its silent storytelling and painstaking stop-motion detail for praise. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review/)
- **Polygon**, Karen Han (85/100, inferred): Han finds the film exceptionally charming, praising Aardman’s meticulous craft and wordless visual storytelling. She especially singles out the small background gags that reward close attention. [Read](https://www.polygon.com/2020/2/14/21138446/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-netflix-aardman/)
- **The Wrap** (85/100, inferred): The critic finds the film a quick-witted, uproarious animated winner, despite a minor complaint about music cues. They praise the meticulous stop-motion details and the clever sci-fi references. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-aardman-netflix/)
- **Collider**, Dave Trumbore (80/100, inferred): Trumbore calls it a laugh-a-minute, easygoing family adventure. He especially praises how its wordless, silly storytelling makes the film accessible across languages and enjoyable for children. [Read](https://collider.com/shaun-the-sheep-farmageddon-review/)
- **/Film**, Josh Spiegel (6/10): The critic finds the sequel cute and fun, but a lesser and more predictable entry than the original. The stop-motion animation and visual pleasures earn praise, while familiar science-fiction parody is singled out as a weakness. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/572238/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review/)
- **Eye for Film**, Jennie Kermode (55/100, inferred): Kermode finds the film charming but lighter and less inventive than Shaun’s earlier adventures. She praises its animation and adult-friendly humor, while noting that the alien character is too flimsy to engage with deeply. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-2019-film-review-by-jennie-kermode)

## Details

- **Director:** Will Becher, Richard Phelan
- **Director:** Will Becher, Richard Phelan
- **Writer:** Mark Burton, Jon Brown
- **Cinematography:** Charles Copping
- **Editor:** Sim Evan-Jones
- **Music:** Tom Howe
- **Production design:** Matt Perry
- **Producer:** Paul Kewley
- **Cast:** Justin Fletcher as Shaun / Timmy (voice); John Sparkes as Farmer / Bitzer (voice); Amalia Vitale as Lu-La / Me-Ma (voice); Kate Harbour as Agent Red / Timmy's Mum (voice); David Holt as Mugg-1n5 (voice); Andy Nyman as Nuts (voice); Rich Webber as Shirley / Vb-00 (voice); Emma Tate as Hazel (voice)
- **Runtime:** 1h 27m
- **First release (the UK):** 22 September 2019
- **Genres:** Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
- **Budget:** $25 million
- **Box office:** $43 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRVEm-yrm-k

## Where to watch in Chile

- Netflix: streaming

*Checked 2026-10-03.*

Also available in: AR, AT, AU, BE, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EC, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, IE, IN, IT, LT, MX, NL, NO, NZ, PA, PE, PL, SE, US. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country.

## Awards

- Academy Awards 2020: Best Animated Feature (nominated)
- Critics' Choice Awards 2020: Best Animated Feature (nominated)

## If you liked this

- *The Wrong Trousers* (1993): More tightly wound stop-motion mischief, with household routines feeding an elaborate chase.
- *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* (1982), Fi1m 91: A more emotionally involving alien friendship, with the same concern for getting along. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/e-t-the-extra-terrestrial.md)
- *My Neighbour Totoro* (1988), Fi1m 89: Gentle encounters with strange creatures, where patient observation matters more than busy plotting. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/my-neighbor-totoro.md)
- *A Town Called Panic* (2009): For anyone who would like the stop-motion household disorder considerably less restrained.
- *The Red Balloon* (1956): Another largely wordless friendship with an unlikely companion, told through movement and colour.

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