"Chicken Run" is a 2000 stop-motion animated comedy film co-directed by Peter Lord and Nick Park. It is the first feature-length film produced by Aardman Animations in partnership with DreamWorks Animation. The film is known for its claymation style and was a critical and commercial success.
The story is set on a chicken farm run by the villainous Mrs. Tweedy. When a determined chicken named Ginger (voiced by Julia Sawalha) hatches a plan to escape the farm, she enlists the help of the smooth-talking rooster Rocky (voiced by Mel Gibson). Together, they lead the flock in a daring attempt to break free before they become the main course in Mrs. Tweedy's chicken pot pie business.
"Chicken Run" received acclaim for its clever humor, engaging story, and impressive stop-motion animation. It became the highest-grossing stop-motion animated film at the time and has maintained popularity over the years. The film's success solidified Aardman Animations' reputation for creating entertaining and visually distinctive animated films.