A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This stop motion animated film offers a very accessible science fiction adventure, driven by visual comedy, slapstick humor, and a warm overall atmosphere around Shaun, the flock, and a lost young alien. The main sensitive elements come from chase scenes, a secret agency trying to capture the alien, large machines, comic crashes, and brief moments when characters seem to be in danger. The intensity stays mild to moderate and highly stylized, with no realistic injury, no meaningful sexual content, almost no harsh language, and no substance use, which makes it gentler than many family adventures with louder action or darker stakes. Very young viewers may still be unsettled by the determined agent, the secret lab setting, or a few pursuit sequences that become noisy and hectic. For parents, this is a strong family pick from early childhood onward if a child already handles cartoon villains and short separations, and it can help to remind them that the danger is playful rather than realistic.
Synopsis
When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organization can capture her.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, the spaceship arrival and the discovery of a small visitor from another world may surprise very young viewers, especially children who are sensitive to sudden noises or unfamiliar creatures. The presentation stays colorful and playful, but Lu La's unusual appearance and powers can create a mix of wonder and mild unease. A government agent chases the alien through several parts of the story. She is framed as a serious antagonist, with a secret base, capture equipment, and a cold determined attitude, which may feel intimidating for a four year old even though the overall tone remains comic and unrealistic. Several scenes involve fast chases and slapstick accidents with vehicles, farm machinery, lifts, or high structures. There is no graphic injury, yet the speed, falls, and repeated sense of peril may be a little intense for cautious or easily startled children. At one important point, Shaun makes a mistake that worsens Lu La's situation, and she is left sad and separated from her family for longer than expected. The emotion is clear and simple rather than heavy, but it can still affect young viewers who respond strongly to stories about family reunion.
Where to watch
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About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2019
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Countries
- France, United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Will Becher, Richard Phelan
- Main cast
- Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Amalia Vitale, Kate Harbour, David Holt, Andy Nyman, Rich Webber, Emma Tate, Simon Greenall, Chris Morrell
- Studios
- StudioCanal, Aardman, Anton Capital Entertainment
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This stop motion animated film offers a very accessible science fiction adventure, driven by visual comedy, slapstick humor, and a warm overall atmosphere around Shaun, the flock, and a lost young alien. The main sensitive elements come from chase scenes, a secret agency trying to capture the alien, large machines, comic crashes, and brief moments when characters seem to be in danger. The intensity stays mild to moderate and highly stylized, with no realistic injury, no meaningful sexual content, almost no harsh language, and no substance use, which makes it gentler than many family adventures with louder action or darker stakes. Very young viewers may still be unsettled by the determined agent, the secret lab setting, or a few pursuit sequences that become noisy and hectic. For parents, this is a strong family pick from early childhood onward if a child already handles cartoon villains and short separations, and it can help to remind them that the danger is playful rather than realistic.
Synopsis
When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organization can capture her.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, the spaceship arrival and the discovery of a small visitor from another world may surprise very young viewers, especially children who are sensitive to sudden noises or unfamiliar creatures. The presentation stays colorful and playful, but Lu La's unusual appearance and powers can create a mix of wonder and mild unease. A government agent chases the alien through several parts of the story. She is framed as a serious antagonist, with a secret base, capture equipment, and a cold determined attitude, which may feel intimidating for a four year old even though the overall tone remains comic and unrealistic. Several scenes involve fast chases and slapstick accidents with vehicles, farm machinery, lifts, or high structures. There is no graphic injury, yet the speed, falls, and repeated sense of peril may be a little intense for cautious or easily startled children. At one important point, Shaun makes a mistake that worsens Lu La's situation, and she is left sad and separated from her family for longer than expected. The emotion is clear and simple rather than heavy, but it can still affect young viewers who respond strongly to stories about family reunion.