Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
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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
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is a warmly humorous stop-motion animation film designed for a broad family audience, blending a lighthearted detective adventure with the burlesque comedy that has always defined the Aardman universe. The sensitive elements are limited and typical of the genre: the villain Feathers McGraw, a silent and coldly menacing penguin, is clearly established as the antagonist, and a few chase sequences on canals or scenes where the heroes are captured may create mild tension for younger viewers. These moments of suspense are brief and consistently diffused by the series' signature humor, never settling into a genuinely dark or oppressive atmosphere. Parents can comfortably watch the film with children from age 5-6, offering reassurance during the chase scenes, and can use the story as a springboard to discuss themes of over-reliance on technology and the value of loyal friendship.
Synopsis
Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!
Difficult scenes
Feathers McGraw remotely hacks Norbot and reprograms the garden gnome robot to serve him as an agent. The scene where Norbot turns against Gromit and saws through the branch he is hiding on may startle very young children who did not anticipate the sudden shift of a character initially presented as harmless. Wallace and Gromit are captured by the gnome army and locked in a pantry. Although handled without any graphic violence, this scene of direct peril and confinement for the main heroes may cause mild anxiety in children who are sensitive to situations involving entrapment. The climactic canal chase ends with a narrowboat tipping over the edge of an aqueduct with Gromit on board. The apparent freefall and immediate danger to the beloved dog represent the most tense moment in the film, though the resolution comes quickly and reassuringly.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2024
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Merlin Crossingham, Nick Park
- Main cast
- Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel, Reece Shearsmith, Diane Morgan, Adjoa Andoh, Muzz Khan, Lenny Henry, Victoria Elliott, Jon Glover
- Studios
- Aardman
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
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is a warmly humorous stop-motion animation film designed for a broad family audience, blending a lighthearted detective adventure with the burlesque comedy that has always defined the Aardman universe. The sensitive elements are limited and typical of the genre: the villain Feathers McGraw, a silent and coldly menacing penguin, is clearly established as the antagonist, and a few chase sequences on canals or scenes where the heroes are captured may create mild tension for younger viewers. These moments of suspense are brief and consistently diffused by the series' signature humor, never settling into a genuinely dark or oppressive atmosphere. Parents can comfortably watch the film with children from age 5-6, offering reassurance during the chase scenes, and can use the story as a springboard to discuss themes of over-reliance on technology and the value of loyal friendship.
Synopsis
Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!
Difficult scenes
Feathers McGraw remotely hacks Norbot and reprograms the garden gnome robot to serve him as an agent. The scene where Norbot turns against Gromit and saws through the branch he is hiding on may startle very young children who did not anticipate the sudden shift of a character initially presented as harmless. Wallace and Gromit are captured by the gnome army and locked in a pantry. Although handled without any graphic violence, this scene of direct peril and confinement for the main heroes may cause mild anxiety in children who are sensitive to situations involving entrapment. The climactic canal chase ends with a narrowboat tipping over the edge of an aqueduct with Gromit on board. The apparent freefall and immediate danger to the beloved dog represent the most tense moment in the film, though the resolution comes quickly and reassuringly.