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Babe: Pig in the City (1998)

Babe: Pig in the City poster
Directed by
George Miller
Genre
fantasy film, comedy film, comedy drama
Country
Australia, United States
Runtime
1h 32m
Rated
G
Rating
5.7 of 10 from 1,336 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A pig named Babe goes on a journey to the city with his owner. He encounters a cast of talking animals and faces various challenges in an urban setting.

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What happens

Babe: Pig in the City is a 1998 comedy-drama adventure film and a sequel to Babe (1995). The film was co-written, produced and directed by George Miller, the original film's co-writer and producer, and features Magda Szubanski and James Cromwell reprising their roles, with Mickey Rooney joining the cast. The film was nominated for Best Original Song at the 71st Academy Awards. On initial release, the film received mixed reviews from critics and failed to match the financial success of its predecessor, grossing $69.1 million on a $90 million budget. However, it has developed a cult following and a positive critical reassessment since its release. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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