Chicken Run

Main Plot

"Chicken Run" is an animated film that follows the lives of a group of chickens on a farm as they plot their great escape to avoid their impending doom at the hands of the farm's owners, Mr. and Mrs. Tweedy. The chickens, led by the determined Ginger, see their chance for freedom when an American rooster named Rocky lands in their coop. Rocky, who claims to have flown into the farm, is their hope despite his brash demeanor and initial reluctance to help. The chickens, desperate to avoid being turned into chicken pies by the farm's newly acquired pie-making machine, put their trust in Rocky's promise to teach them how to fly. The film combines elements of comedy and drama, showcasing the chickens' ingenious use of teamwork and their various attempts to escape. As the stakes get higher, they must come up with a foolproof plan to gain their freedom, leading to a thrilling and heartwarming adventure.

Characters

• Mel Gibson voiced Rocky, a rooster who helps the chickens escape from a farm by teaching them how to fly.
• Julia Sawalha voices Ginger, a hen who leads a daring escape plan from a chicken farm to save her fellow chickens from being turned into pies.
• Phil Daniels voiced Fetcher, a rat who, alongside his partner Nick, trades goods for eggs and assists the chickens in their escape plan from the farm.

Ending Explained

In the conclusion of "Chicken Run," directed by Peter Lord and Nick Park, the chickens, led by Ginger, execute their final escape plan from the Tweedy's farm after numerous failed attempts. The plan involves constructing a large, makeshift airplane from various materials around the farm, inspired by their friend, a rooster named Rocky. As they near completion, the chickens face numerous obstacles, including Mrs. Tweedy's increasing suspicions and aggressive attempts to stop them. During the climax, the chickens manage to get the plane onto a ramp but struggle to gain enough speed to take off. Mrs. Tweedy, in a last-ditch effort to stop them, climbs onto the plane. However, Ginger fights her off, and Mrs. Tweedy's weight being cut loose from the plane allows it to gain enough altitude to fly over the fence. The chickens successfully escape to a peaceful, secluded island where they are finally free to live without fear of being made into pies, achieving their dream of freedom. The film ends on a hopeful note, emphasizing themes of perseverance, teamwork, and liberation.