Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)

Released: 2023-12-08 Recommended age: 8+ IMDb 6.3
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

Movie details

  • Genres: Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
  • Director: Sam Fell
  • Main cast: Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey, Imelda Staunton, Lynn Ferguson
  • Country / region: United Kingdom
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2023-12-08

Story overview

This animated sequel follows a group of brave chickens who unite to protect their community from a mysterious new danger emerging from a nearby farm. The chickens work together using teamwork and clever strategies to investigate the suspicious activities threatening poultry-kind. The story emphasizes themes of friendship, courage, and standing up against threats to one's home and family.

Parent Guide

A family-friendly animated adventure with mild peril and positive messages about teamwork and courage.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Mild

Cartoon-style action with chickens in peril from humans and machinery, but no graphic violence.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Some suspenseful moments and threats to characters, but resolved in a lighthearted manner.

Language
None

No offensive language noted in family animation.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity in this family film.

Substance use
None

No depiction of substance use.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Moments of tension balanced with humor and positive outcomes.

Parent tips

This PG-rated animated adventure contains mild peril and comedic action sequences that might be slightly intense for very young viewers. The chickens face threats from humans and machinery, but the tone remains lighthearted with plenty of humor. The film's messages about teamwork, problem-solving, and protecting one's community provide good discussion opportunities for families.

Parent chat guide

Before watching, discuss how characters work together to solve problems. During the film, you might point out how the chickens use clever thinking instead of violence. After viewing, talk about what makes a good team and how the characters showed courage. Ask your child how they might handle a challenging situation requiring cooperation.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite chicken character?
  • How did the chickens help each other?
  • What was the funniest part?
  • What would you do if you saw something suspicious?
  • How did the chickens stay brave?
  • Why was teamwork important for the chickens?
  • What strategies did the chickens use to solve problems?
  • How did different characters contribute to the group?
  • What does it mean to protect your community?
  • What would you have done differently?
  • What makes an effective team leader?
  • How did the chickens balance caution with action?
  • What real-world situations might require similar problem-solving?
  • How did humor help during tense moments?
  • What values were most important to the characters?
  • How does the film approach the concept of collective action?
  • What commentary might exist about food production systems?
  • How did the film balance entertainment with its messages?
  • What leadership qualities were demonstrated?
  • How might this story connect to real community challenges?

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