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By Stefan Pape
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Charming stop-motion animation with comic slapstick action.
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Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
What's the Story?
WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL takes us back to West Wallaby Street, where dog Gromit is becoming increasingly concerned that Wallace (voiced by Ben Whitehead) is becoming overreliant on his inventions. All the while, a recent foe by way of the thief Feathers McGraw—who is serving a sentence at a zoo—is plotting revenge on the duo who defeated him all those years ago, hoping to use Wallace's latest invention of a "smart gnome" against him.
Is It Any Good?
Aardman Animations' lovable duo return for their second feature film, and fans of the stop-motion series won't be disappointed. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl maintains the same spirit and charm that Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, have brought to life for four decades—the pair first appeared on British television in 1989. While the studio has grown in size, this latest adventure still feels gloriously understated, thriving on its simplicity. Yet, despite the familiar formula, it's also topical. Wallace's latest invention is a "smart" gnome, who appears to go rogue, sparking a comedic and thrilling adventure that will keep both adults and kids entertained. As always, expect laughs too, with standout vocal performances from British comedy favorites such as Peter Kay, Reece Shearsmith, and Diane Morgan.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the relationship between the two central characters in Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. What makes Wallace and Gromit so close? Did it remind you of any other relationships you've seen in the movies?
Did you find any moments of the movie scary? If so, which parts and why? What's the impact of media violence on kids?
What did you think of the stop-motion animation? Have you seen any other films that use this style? How did it compare?
Movie Details
- In theaters : December 18, 2024
- On DVD or streaming : January 3, 2025
- Cast : Ben Whitehead , Peter Kay , Lauren Patel
- Directors : Nick Park , Merlin Crossingham
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures , Animals , Friendship , Robots
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 79 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : some action and rude humor
- Awards : Academy Award - Animated Feature Nominee , BAFTA - BAFTA Winner , BAFTA - BAFTA Nominee , Common Sense Selection , Golden Globe - Golden Globe Award Nominee
- Last updated : October 15, 2025
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