#109 | Babe (1995) Family Movie Review

Babe (1995) is a family movie that proves a talking pig can carry an entire film. In this family movie review on Movies at Grandma's House, we revisit this nostalgic gem with real film analysis and honest movie reviews — breaking down its surprisingly mature themes, the stunning animatronic work, and whether this wholesome children's film still holds up 30 years later for kids movies fans and new parents alike. They break down Babe's journey from runt piglet to champion sheep-herder, the surprisingly realistic (and sometimes intense) farm life themes, and the incredible practical effects from Jim Henson's Creature Shop that still hold up better than most modern CGI. Plus the film's stacked cast — James Cromwell, Christine Cavanaugh, Magda Szubanski, and Hugo Weaving — and Granny's official family-friendly rating: B for a few intense scenes. Fun facts you'll want to share: 48 different pigs were used to play Babe, since the breed grows too fast for one to last the whole shoot. Director George Miller waited a full 10 years to make this film, holding out until special effects technology could catch up to his vision. And James Cromwell starred in another film simply called The Babe (about Babe Ruth) just three years before playing Farmer Hoggett here. Plus the trivia question about Babe's spot on the American Film Institute's list of the funniest American movies, the Kid Test with Isaac's own kids (fair warning — the intense scenes didn't go unnoticed), and the official rating: does it go home, get watched at Grandma's, or get hidden in the attic? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Intro: A Nostalgic Family Movie Review Begins 2:01 – Babe (1995) Film Facts & Movie Reviews Roundup 3:12 – Granny's Family-Friendly Rating 5:16 – First Memories & 90s Nostalgia 7:34 – Plot Rewind: Full Film Analysis Begins 13:47 – Kids Movies Character Breakdown 17:25 – Favorite Quotes & Scenes 20:41 – Fun Facts Behind This Family Movie 24:17 – Trivia: Does This Nostalgic Film Hold Any Secrets? 25:40 – What Other Movie Reviews Are Saying 28:30 – The Kid Test 30:46 – Our Official Family Movie Review Rating 35:07 – Outro & Where to Find Us Find us on YouTube, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, and TikTok for more family movie reviews. We've also partnered with Big Poppin LLC for our own custom flavor — "Grandma's Punch-Aid"! Follow them to grab your bag: https://www.facebook.com/BigPoppinLLC/ Sign up for our newsletter for a chance to win a FREE movie poster from movieposters.com — use code GRANDMASHOUSE for up to 15% off: https://moviesatgrandmashouse.beehiiv.com/ Check out our Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/MoviesatGrandmasHousePodcast Hello hello! We'd love to hear your thoughts, send us a voice note!